Serenity School Eltham is looking for a passionate and dedicated Semi Formal - Lead to join our inclusive and therapeutic learning community.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Teacher of our Semi-Formal Pathway to join our successful SEND school in Eltham. Classrooms are calm, purposeful and joyful places where teachers know pupils deeply and adapt teaching so that everyone can access the curriculum.”

This role offers the chance to build on this strong foundation and further develop our semi-formal provision.

The successful candidate will have experience of teaching pupils with ASD and be confident working across the 5–16 age range. They will be a strong classroom practitioner with experience of, or a secure understanding of, vocational learning, and will be skilled in supporting and developing others.

This role combines teaching and leadership, with approximately half of the week dedicated to classroom practice and the remainder to leading the pathway, driving high-quality provision and ensuring strong outcomes for all pupils.

What We Offer

CPD & Professional Development

• Access to high‑quality professional development

Supportive & Collaborative Team

• A culture of trust, teamwork, and shared responsibility

Wellbeing & Employment Benefits

• Staff wellbeing initiatives and mental health support
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Leadership & Innovation

• Opportunities to innovate and lead whole‑school projects

Purpose‑Driven Work

• Make a genuine difference to pupils’ lives every day
• Be part of a school that values inclusion, staff development, and personal growth

We are not receiving CVs for this role.

At Serenity School, We Care, Value and Challenge every child to achieve their true potential. In doing so, we improve life chances of our young people through an unwavering commitment to Inclusion, Independence and Self Worth for all learners.

The semi-formal curriculum recognises that some young people have a range of complex learning difficulties and disabilities; and it is this combination of two or more challenges that the curriculum is designed to meet by a personalised learning approach .

You must be a qualified teacher with PGCE, QTS or recognised equivalent.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Serenity Education group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.