Assistant SENCo (Hospital School)

Post:                    Teacher of  English 

Salary:                 MPS 1-6 dependent on experience

Location:             Split across various sites: Ida Darwin, Fulbourn, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge and all sites from which PPS  operates

Start Date:         September 2026

Hours:                  Full  Time

Contract:             Fixed Term (1 year initially)

Reports to:         Headteacher

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic teacher to join our team! We wish to appoint an exceptional and experienced humanities teacher to deliver humanities across the school.

Pilgrim Pathways School is an outstanding alternative provision for 4–18-year-olds, operating across two hospital sites with five centres::

•        Darwin Learning Centre - Education for young people (13–17) in a Tier 4 adolescent psychiatric unit. 
•        Beacon Learning Centre - Education for young people (12–18) in a specialist eating disorders unit.
•        Home Treatment Team – Community provision supporting students with complex mental health needs to avoid hospitalisation
•        Community Eating Disorders Team - Community provision supporting students with eating disorders to avoid hospitalisation
•        Addenbrooke’s Hospital education team - Education for children and young people (4–18) with physical health conditions

We are entering an exciting phase of development as we expand provision for the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic school delivering excellence in hospital and SEND education.

We are looking for someone who:

•        Is ambitious for young people and committed to excellent Humanities teaching.
•        Is passionate about inclusion and supporting students with SEND to achieve ambitious goals.
•        Can teach outside their specialism and support non-specialist teachers.    
•        Willing to teach primary and secondary students.
•        Understands the holistic nature of education and nurtures individual talents.
•        Is committed to professional development and educational innovation.
•        Has a track record of outstanding practice and creative teaching.
•       Understands mental health and special educational needs.
•       Has excellent communication skills and can inspire and engage learners.

We offer:

• ·       A unique educational setting and the chance to make a real impact.
• ·       A supportive multi-disciplinary team of teachers, therapists, and medical staff.
• ·       Strong commitment to CPD and professional growth.
• ·       Collaborative planning with shared resources.
• ·       Opportunities for progression within the school.
• ·       A welcoming, skilled, and dedicated staff team.
• ·       Generous non-contact time for work-life balance.
• ·       Small group teaching with visible impact on pupils’ lives.
• ·       Additional benefits: Blue Light Card, Enhanced DBS, Cycle to Work scheme, on-site parking, and local amenities.

Should you have any questions or wish to discuss the role further, applicants can visit the school website www.pilgrim.cambs.sch.uk and are welcome to contact our Head Teacher, Nadine Gooding-Hébert via email: head@pilgrim.cambs.sch.uk ccing office@pilgrim.cambs.sch.uk

Pilgrim Pathways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all successful candidates will be expected to have a DBS and other relevant employment checks prior to starting.

CVs will not be accepted.

Due to the unique nature of our school, it is strongly recommended that candidates visit before applying. We welcome prospective candidates on:

Monday 11th May 3:30-4:30

Thursday 14th May 3:30-4:30

Closing Date: Thursday 14th May 2026

Interviews: w/c  18th May 2026