Teacher

Abbey Court School provides a stimulating, challenging and safe learningenvironment where pupils and staffefforts, work and achievement are celebrated.

We have an excitingopportunity for:-

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 LearningDifficulties, and is currently located on 2 Strood sites: Nursery, Primary andSecondary (Cliffe Road) and Further Education (Rede Court Road). Facilitiesinclude 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 andinformal visits to the school are welcome.

Due to the conditions and complex needs of the pupils atAbbey Court School, continuity and consistency of support are paramount andtherefore candidates for all positions will need to commit to the full workinghours of the post.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the childrenat Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment processwhich includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny ofemployment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are banned fromengaging in regulated activity with children. Oursafeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures whichencourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining, youwill be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintainsafe working practice and safeguard our children and young people.

Closing Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026

Interview: Friday, 20 November 2026

View our school website at

https://www.abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk/

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