Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Abbey Court School provides a stimulating, challenging and safe learning environment where pupils and staff efforts, work and achievement are celebrated.

We have an exciting opportunity for:

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Afull‑time Teacher for pupils

with severe and profound learning difficulties.

January 2027 start or to be negotiated at interview.

MPS/UPS + SEN (1-2 points,depending on experience)

Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently located on 2 Strood sites:
Nursery, Primary and Secondary (Cliffe Road) and Further Education (Rede Court Road). Facilities include an on‑site school farm.

• ** judged ‘Outstanding’ in the last 4 Ofsted inspections
• ** IT and curriculum resources of enviable proportions
• ** Comprehensive induction and training provided
• ** would suit ECTs or those wishing to gain further experience ofSEN

Telephone enquiries and informal visits to the school are welcome.

Due to the conditions and complex needs of the pupils at Abbey Court School, continuity and consistency of support are paramount and therefore candidates for all positions will need to commit to the full working hours of the post.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the childrenat Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are banned from engaging in regulated activity with children. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school.

On joining, youwill be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and safeguard our children and young people.

Closing Date:
Sunday, 15 November 2026

Interview:
Friday, 20 November 2026

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