About this Role

Stephenson Academy

We are the local SEN provision for students with social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).  We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality curriculum, truly individualised to meet the needs of our students, ensuring successful outcomes for all. We have a cohort of staff who are from all walks of life which has created a truly dynamic and diverse team. 

Teacher 

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEND allowance

·        Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life in Milton Keynes?

·        Are you, or do you want to be a Teacher?

·        Do you want to help us to build brighter futures?

Would you like to be part of a team that works hard to improve the life opportunities of some of the most vulnerable young people in Milton Keynes?

 We are seeking:

• A calm and caring person who will thrive in a busy environment, where conflict resolution makes up a part of everyday life
• A passionate leader of young people, who cares about holistic education and is willing to get involved with pastoral concerns impacting on every aspect of each young person’s life, as part of the daily routine
• A mentor with the ability to be creative and use imaginative flair to engage our young people, helping them to be more resilient and access education more effectively
• A person skilled in building relationships with everyone, no-matter who they are and what their barriers to learning might be
• An understanding individual who can put themselves in other’s shoes but also communicate other perspectives, to enhance our students’ understanding of the world
• A team player, who can work well with staff and students alike and can communicate at the young person’s level in a calm and professional way
• We will consider applicants who can teach in a variety of subjects as we are currently rebuilding our curriculum offer

 Why choose our Trust?

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and positive working environment where the wellbeing of both students and staff is a top priority

• High quality professional development and support including bespoke CPD
• Small class sizes, with the ability to be truly creative, not prescriptive
• Progression opportunities across the Trust
• Free access to holistic treatments as part of our wellbeing policy

Closing date for all applications Midday 14^th May 2026: (please note that we reserve the right to close this advert should a suitable candidate is shortlisted)

NB – Qualification Certificates, Identification and Proof to work in the UK documents are required at Interview

Visits to Stephenson Academy are welcomed by contacting:  HR, 01908 889 400 - hr@stephensonacademy.org.uk 

CVs will not be accepted 

Stephenson (MK) Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  This commitment to robust Recruitment, Selection and Induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.  An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required prior to commencement of this post