SEN Teacher
CAPTION:
- Company: Teaching Vacancies
- Salary: Not specified
- Hours: Full-time
- Location: Gillingham, ME8 8GS
- Job type: Permanent
- Posting date: 22 Sept 2026
- Closing date: 5 Oct 2026
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Leigh Academy Rainham are recruiting for a brand new SEN Teacher starting January 2027 or earlier. In 2025, we proudly launched the Meegan Centre - our brand-new Specialist Resourced Provision designed specifically for children with moderate learning difficulties and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) working up to three years below age-related expectations.
As the provision expands year on year, we are seeking an experienced, primary-trained specialist to lead the design and delivery of a targeted English and Maths curriculum. This role focuses on embedding the core foundational skills Key Stage 3 students need to succeed in their future GCSEs.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine small-group SEND teaching in a state-of-the-art facility with a broader, whole-school impact on foundational core skills across mainstream classes. As the provision expands, the role will naturally evolve in collaboration with the inclusion and foundational skills leadership teams.
What the school offers its staff
Plus, enjoy great staff benefits, including:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
- Wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives
- Free onsite parking
While this role is advertised as full-time, we are happy to consider part-time hours for the right candidate.
Further details about the role
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you'd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don't hesitate to contact Grace Upton (Recruitment Coordinator): grace.upton@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 273.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust, consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Including online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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SEN Teacher in Gillingham employer: Leigh Academies Trust
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where educational leaders can thrive. As part of Leigh Academies Trust, employees benefit from a strong culture of collaboration, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to student success, making it an ideal place for those passionate about inspiring the next generation in a vibrant community.
