Teacher - SEND

Part of the Eastern Education Group

Email: recruitment

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• Salary – MPR / UPR + SEN allowance
• Permanent
• Full Time
• 1 FTE
• Required for September 2026

At Duke of Lancaster School, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are seeking a skilled, compassionate and motivated Teacher to join our team and help create an inspiring, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about making a meaningful difference. You will deliver engaging and accessible lessons that meet the diverse needs of our learners, supporting them to build confidence, independence and a love of learning.

The successful candidate will have experience teaching, with the ability to adapt learning to meet a wide range of needs. A strong understanding of SEND, particularly Autism and communication needs, would be highly beneficial. You will also be confident in assessing, monitoring and reporting on student progress, using EHCP targets and individual learning plans (ILPs) to ensure learning is personalised and progress is effectively tracked.

You will deliver engaging, creative lessons that support students’ intellectual, social and emotional development, using flexible and trauma-informed approaches that enable every learner to succeed.

Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting enrichment activities, celebrating student achievements and helping to create a positive, nurturing school community.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• A school committed to inclusive education and student wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

our recruitment portal to complete the online application form.

If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing date: 23 July 2026, 8 am

Interview date: TBC

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.