Teacher

Would you like to join our “remarkably effective” team?
Due to our growing school, we are pleased to recruit a full time, permanent qualified teacher commencing September 2026.
Salary range: MPR/UPR plus SEN allowance

About the school:
Samuel Pepys is a Cambridgeshire area special school for over 140 wonderful pupils (increasing to 165) aged 3 – 19 years living in St. Neots and the surrounding area. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan to meet their individual needs. Our pupils inspire and teach us a lot and we are committed to ensuring everyone achieves their full potential through fun, purposeful and engaging learning opportunities. We are proud to work in partnership with families and other professionals, with the dedicated support of Governors.

About the role:
This vacancy arises as our school is growing in size, with new purpose built learning spaces and resources to meet the needs of our school community. Teaching staff are well supported, have a varied and effective professional learning offer and work in partnership with on-site therapists to support planning and delivery of teaching and learning. If you are a teacher with relevant experience of teaching pupils with special educational needs or with a commitment to developing your skills and experience within a specialist environment, we would like to hear from you. We are also interested to hear from experienced practitioners who may be interested in a fixed term contract.

What to expect:
– Be part of a friendly and outward looking school with wonderful pupils, supportive families and a strong, positive staff team ethos;
– Varied and relevant opportunities for continued professional learning and development;
– Take part in dynamic and collaborative planning opportunities with like-minded colleagues;
– Engage in innovative multi-disciplinary working, with on-site therapists and regular multi-disciplinary meetings;
– Plan and deliver high quality learning opportunities with a well designed curriculum, many learning resources and facilities within the wider community;
– Use technology to support teaching, learning and assessment;
– Promote communication and interaction in a range of settings including the literacy lounge, forest school, MiLE sensory room, balance flow, trampoline, soft play, swing rooms and outdoor learning areas;
– Enjoy a new, enjoyable and rewarding challenge!

How to apply:
Please complete and return an application form from our website, with an accompanying letter of application to joinus@samuelpepys.cambs.sch.uk by Monday 20th April 2026 at 9:00am.

Samuel Pepys School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to successful pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS, medical check and references, requested prior to interview. In line with KCSIE guidance and as part of due diligence an online check will take place for shortlisted candidates. If you would like to talk informally about this opportunity, or arrange to visit, please contact Joanne Hardwick, Head Teacher. Further Information can be found on the school website under staff/join our team.

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you.