Teacher at Fiveways School

Overview

Fiveways School, Victoria Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 5AZ

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Caring, enthusiastic people needed to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SEN). This is a full-time contract for a Teacher, with a start date of September 2026. ECTs are welcome.

• Support pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD/PMLD) as part of a committed, supportive teaching team.
• Contribute to a safeguarding culture where pupils and staff are listened to, respected and involved in decisions where possible.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other parties to ensure the very best outcomes for pupils.

• Must have experience of SEND
• ECTs welcome
• MPS-UPS experience of working in PMLD/SLD schools would be desirable
• Plus a minimum of 1 SEN point

Fiveways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with current and past employers and an enhanced DBS clearance. References will be requested before interview. Online checks may be carried out as part of shortlisting due to KCSiE guidance.

The school employs a rigorous safeguarding approach to recruitment. Fiveways School strives to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex or pregnancy and maternity.

Job description/person specification and application forms are available from the school website.

Closing date for applications:
Friday 6 March 2026

Date for interview:
Friday 20 March 2026

About Us:

We offer comprehensive training, including focus on proven interventions and insight into therapeutic practice and further career development opportunities.

The quality of all our staff lies at the heart of our very high standards, with a history of OFSTED outcomes and a preference for candidates with qualifications, relevant experience, and a commitment to special needs.