Join Charlton Park Academy
Specialist SEND Teachers | Secondary (11–19)
Charlton Park Academy is a specialist secondary school for pupils with complex SEND, including autism, SLD, PMLD and significant communication and regulation needs. We are an evidence-informed school where pupil progress is inseparable from calm environments, strong communication systems, consistent adult practice and safeguarding-competent teaching.
We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) Primary and/ or Secondary trained; teachers new to SEND; and experienced SEND practitioners who are reflective, ambitious and committed to making a sustained difference.
Why work at Charlton Park Academy?
- A calm, structured learning environment designed around predictability, regulation and safety
- A curriculum rooted in EYFS and Equals pathways, carefully sequenced and aligned to EHCP and Preparation for Adulthood outcomes
- Behaviour understood as communication, with consistent, least-intrusive approaches
- Therapy-informed practice embedded into everyday classroom routines
- High expectations of adult practice, supported through instructional coaching
Professional Learning and Career Development
We are an evidence-informed school, fully subscribed to the Chartered College of Teaching. Our People Development approach is explicitly aligned to the Chartered College Professional Framework, ensuring professional learning is structured, credible and research-led.
Staff benefit from:
- Instructional coaching at all career stages
- Clear induction and mentoring for ECTs and teachers new to SEND
- Support to work towards Chartered College qualifications
- Collaboration with specialist SEND partners across the South East, including CENMAC, NAS and other specialist providers
Wellbeing and Flexible Working
We recognise that SEND teaching is demanding and prioritise sustainable practice: - Clear behaviour and safeguarding systems
- Protected planning and reflection time
- Access to occupational health and counselling support
- Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements where roles allow
- On-site wellbeing facilities, including gym access and staff wellbeing activities
Learn more and apply for the position:
> Candidate Information Pack
> Job Description and Person Specification
> Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
> APPLY NOW – JOB APPLICATION FORM
To apply, please download and complete the Application Form and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and return them as outlined in the advert.
Please contact Nina Randall-Webb, HR and Resources Manager with details of your experience and qualifications for this role in the first instance. Her email is:
nrandall-webb@charltonparkacademy.co.uk.
