Job Description

Salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) M1 to UPS3

Hours of work: Part time

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Marden Vale CofE Academy for further information.

All about the role:

Marden Vale CE Academy is looking to appoint a caring, skilled, and committed teacher to work within our Resource Base provision for pupils with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN).
This rewarding role is ideal for a practitioner who is passionate about inclusive education and has the expertise (or strong interest) in supporting children with a range of complex needs. The successful candidate will deliver highly personalised learning, working closely with support staff, families, and external professionals to ensure every pupil is supported to thrive.

About Us:

Marden Vale CE Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school rooted in strong Christian values. We are proud of our nurturing environment where every child is supported to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually. As part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, we benefit from collaboration, strong professional development, and a commitment to excellence.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has experience of, or a strong interest in, working with pupils with complex SEN needs
• Is an adaptive, reflective, and highly inclusive classroom practitioner
• Can plan and deliver personalised, engaging learning programmes
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including teaching assistants and external agencies
• Is committed to the ethos and values of a Church of England school

What We Offer:

• A supportive, caring, and experienced staff team
• A well-established and nurturing Resource Base provision
• Opportunities for professional development within DSAT
• A strong ethos focused on inclusion and wellbeing
• Engaged pupils who benefit from a personalised approach to learning

Find out more and apply:

To find out more about our school, please visit: www.mardenvale.dsat.org.uk
We warmly welcome visits to the school.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness
We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141988/EDV-2026-MVCA-30136
All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

Closing date (and time): 09:00am Fri 19th June 2026

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: 1st Sep 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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