Job Description

MPR/UPR Teachers +1 SEN point - Positions available from January 2027

Qualified Teachers (must hold QTS or QTLS with valid SET membership)

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Linwood School has vacancies across several campuses for suitably experienced and qualified Teachers for pupils who have a range of special educational needs. We are seeking permanent, full and part-time Teachers. Campus and key stage requirements/preferences will be discussed at interview.

At Linwood Campus in Winton, the successful applicants will teach students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, including severe, moderate or complex learning needs. Previous experience of working with children and young people with SEND is desirable but not essential. There are highly skilled and experienced teams in our classes that will support the new teacher in post.

At our autism-specific provisions, Springwood Campus based in West Howe and Littlewood Campus (early years provision) based in Oakdale Primary in Poole, the successful applicant will teach pupils who have a diagnosis of autism and other complex needs and will follow a semi-formal curriculum. Previous experience of working with children and young people with learning difficulties and/or social communication difficulties is desirable but not essential. We have several colleagues who have successfully transitioned from mainstream schools.

The successful candidates will be competent and effective classroom practitioners with the ability to lead a small team of Teaching Assistants within the classroom. You will be required to teach a range of subjects in one of our curriculum pathways and would have opportunities to lead subject areas. You will need a sound understanding of pedagogy and knowledge of teaching literacy and numeracy skills and be confident to support learners with a wide range of abilities.

We offer:

• A supportive staff community committed to achieving excellence
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• The opportunity to play a full part in a dynamic, thriving and diverse school
• In-house training sessions to support staff development
• Career development
• An Employee Assistance Programme to support staff wellbeing.

We are looking for staff who:

• Are passionate about teaching and learning
• Are resilient and welcome challenge
• Are able to inspire, engage and motivate pupils
• Are well organised and keen to further develop their skills
• Have a sound understanding of pedagogy and creative approach to teaching and learning

For further information about the school and our different campuses please refer to our website: www.linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk

For any enquiries regarding your application or further information on the role please contact the HR Department on 01202 636811 or email recruitment@linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk

Interviews w/c 19th October 2026

Commitment to Diversity

At Linwood School, we take pride in being an equal opportunities employer that champions a diverse workforce. We actively seek and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, recognising that a rich tapestry of experiences enhances our ability to support our diverse student population. Our commitment to diversity not only fosters a sense of belonging but also strengthens the learning environment for everyone involved.

Safeguarding Commitment

Linwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal record check if they have lived or worked outside the UK in the past 10 years. Employment offers are also subject to satisfactory references, health assessments, and right-to-work checks. All Linwood School staff are expected to adhere to our policies and procedures in respect of safeguarding and child protection, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Guidance for adults working with children and young people in an education setting.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If the role is exempt, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed, and if they are disclosed, we cannot take them into account.