Post applied for: SEN Teacher

Closing date: Sunday 22nd February 2026

Shortlisting: 23rd February 2026

School/Department: Nancealverne School

Interview date: Wednesday 25th February 2026

Contract: Permanent

Starting Date: Monday 20th April/Friday 1 st May 2026

Hours: 1 FTE

Salary Details: MPS-UPS 3 (Dependent upon skills and experience) plus SEN Allowance 1. There may be an opportunity to take on additional leadership responsibilities attracting a TLR payment, subject to the needs of the school and meeting the relevant criteria. This can be discussed further at interview. Mainstream teachers will be considered for this post alongside teachers with existing SEND experience or qualifications.

We are seeking to recruit an exceptional, inspirational, and innovative classroom teacher. The successful candidate will work with the school leadership team to drive outstanding provision and to provide students with an exceptional education and holistic support. You will need to possess the desire and motivation to make a difference to our students’ lives. We have high aspirations for all our children and young people and believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress.

• We would love to hear from teachers with experience of special education with QTS and a proven track record.

• You should have a real desire and motivation to make a difference to the lives of students.

• You should believe that all children are capable of making outstanding progress.

• You should have experience of working with children who have SEN in either a mainstream or special school provision.

We value our employees and offer excellent training and support along with an Employee Assistance Programme and other well-being benefits.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To comply with KCSIE 2025, we will conduct a simple online search of your name prior to interview.

Application packs are available from the Nancealverne School Website (www.nancealverne.org.uk) and should be returned to: Jessica Jackson, School Administrative Manager, Nancealverne School, Madron Road, Penzance. TR20 8TP or via email jjackson@nancealverne.org.uk. Telephone: 01736 365039

In addition to your application form, please click on the following link to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.