Teacher at Longcause Community Special School

23 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/LCSS/97122

Location

Longcause, Plympton St Maurice, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1JB

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS or UPS + SEN Allowance

Closing Date

9:00am, 4th Mar 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

16th March 2026

Interview Date(s) 16th March 2026

About this Role

Longcause School is a dynamic and forward-thinking special school catering to primary and secondary pupils with complex communication and learning difficulties, including autism.

We are urgently seeking a passionate teacher with extensive experience in Special Educational Needs to join our team. You must have proven expertise in working with children with complex needs, autism, and attachment challenges, either in a school setting or other relevant environments.

While primary or secondary training is acceptable, candidates must recognise that most of our pupils’ are working within the year 1 and year 2 national curriculum. Applicants should be skilled in delivering English, maths (including phonics), and capable of teaching subjects across the curriculum. Experience in Read, Write, Inc is preferred but not essential and training will be provided.

What We Offer:

- A friendly, supportive and professional environment.

- Commitment to staff wellbeing and mental health.

- Lots of opportunities for staff development and training including: PACE/attachment trauma, Makaton, sensory integration, speech and language and occupational therapy.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post and references will be sought from the provided application form ahead of the interview process.

For more information or to apply, please visit our website at www.longcausespecialschool.com.

We encourage prospective candidates to visit the school - please call Molly Holt on 01752 336881 to arrange a visit.