16 Days Remaining

16 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/FHHS/79354

Location

Saltash Campus, Church Road, Cornwall, Cornwall, PL12 4AE

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£34,823.00 - £37,101.00 Annually (Vigente)

NEST pension and Westfield Health EAP

Hours Per Week

40

Weeks Per Year

39

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 28th Aug, 2026

Start Date

2nd of November 2026

Positions Available

1

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

week of the 7th of September.

Interview Date(s) week of the 7th of September.

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About This Role

Fountain Head House School is a growing Independent Special day school based in Saltash in Cornwall. The school caters for pupils from 4 to 16 with a range of special educational needs.

Our Mission: Through engaging, innovative and bespoke approaches to learning, we provide out pupils with fulfilling and meaningful experiences that prepare then for the next steps in their education and skills for life.

Our Vision: To be recognised as a centre of excellence for the education of pupils who present primarily with cognitive communication and sensory needs.

We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing SEN Teacher to support pupils working 2–3 years below Age‑Related Expectations, typically spanning EYFS–Reception to KS1 age, while following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. The successful candidate will create a highly adaptive, play‑based and developmentally appropriate learning environment that promotes communication, independence and emotional regulation. You will work closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised learning pathways that enable every child to thrive and make meaningful progress.

You will work closely with the school’s therapy team and creative lead to develop your pupils through using pecs, communication boards and creative practices.

Main responsibilities:



(please see job description and personal specification for full details)

To be an effective professional who demonstrates knowledge of the EYFS and KS 1 Curriculum.
To be able to plan, teach and assess effectively, for EYFS and KS 1 following statutory guidance and in accordance with the school’s planning procedures pupils who present a range of SEND and whose cognitive ability might be significantly below age related expectations.
To keep abreast of current and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
To ensure that teaching and learning follow the school’s Curriculum Policy including adaptive learning and the Curriculum pathways;
To ensure that pupils make at least good progress from their starting points, that gaps in learning are addressed and pupils reach their potential in preparation for adult life;
To complete all scheduled assessing, recording, and reporting events following specified deadlines to show the impact of teaching and learning for each pupil in the class.

You will be joining a committed Independent Special Educational school who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding Statement

Fountain Head House School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Fountain Head House School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Related Documents

Child Protection And Safeguard..licy
FHHS - EYFS & KS 1 SEN Teacher...pdf
Recruitment And Selection Policy

Contact Details

Hannah Robbins

07835146825

[email protected]

Fountain Head House School Would Like All Candidates To Answer Specific Questions For The Personal Statement Section. For Reference, Here Is a Preview Of The Questions/headings

What experience of working with SEN children do you have?

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