Primary Teacher KS2 AEP
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Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 class teacher to join our friendly and supportive staff team within our Alternative Provision. Our AP provides an adaptive and highly individualised full-school curriculum to young people who, for various reasons, are not yet ready to engage in a full-time school placement. They may be autistic, might have attachment difficulties, or have social, emotional, and mental health needs with associated challenging behaviours.
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Job Description
Start: January 2026
Full Time/Permanent
Salary: M1 – M4 (DOE)
Location: Romsey/Bartley
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 class teacher to join our friendly and supportive staff team within our Alternative Provision.
Our AP provides an adaptive and highly individualised full-school curriculum to young people who, for various reasons, are not yet ready to engage in a full-time school placement. They may be autistic, might have attachment difficulties, or have social, emotional, and mental health needs with associated challenging behaviours. Our teachers are supported to be adaptive and reactive to the needs of the young person while still maintaining high expectations of progress.
It is an exciting time to join the team, as the AP is a newly registered OFSTED special school, which will enable us to support our young people full-time and ensure they receive the best support to progress to a suitable permanent school placement.
The AP operates across two sites, both located on farms. Our young people gain from access to excellent facilities, including extensive woodland, allotments, a water sport lake, and an indoor climbing wall, as well as high-quality indoor learning spaces. Our exceptionally small class sizes and high staff ratios enable us to provide highly individualised, targeted support.
The successful candidate will:
Be an excellent classroom practitioner with proven potential to secure high standards of learning with young people with specific educational needs.
Be approachable, driven and passionate, with a desire to make a difference in our students' lives.
Be able to work effectively as a member of a team.
Have high expectations of all young people and an ability to inspire and motivate them to achieve.
Demonstrate initiative and a commitment to their own professional development.
Inspire trust and confidence in pupils and colleagues.
Have a creative, multi-sensory and dynamic approach towards teaching and learning.
Knowledge and understanding of early Maths and English teaching and learning.
Read Write Inc trained, or a reading programme equivalent.
Have knowledge and experience of working with children with SEN, as part of classroom practice.
Have knowledge and understanding of early Maths and English teaching and learning.
Qualifications and requirements:
QTS or equivalent required.
Full UK driving licence, and be willing to drive as part of the role to facilitate off-site learning opportunities.
What can you expect of us?
Competitive salary
Comprehensive induction training.
Regular in-house training for all staff to support their role.
Funded professional qualifications.
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Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards – Amazon vouchers/monetary reward.
Company Sick Pay Scheme.
Workplace Pension Scheme.
Rewards Gateway benefit scheme.
On-site parking.
Enhanced DBS covered.
THE COMPANY IS UNABLE TO SPONSOR EMPLOYMENT OF INTERNATIONAL WORKERS IN THIS ROLE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF YOUR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.
New Forest Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People; applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.