SEN Teachers - Dove Academy

SEN Teachers

Permanent / Fixed Term (2 years)

Main Payscale + SEN Allowance

Are you a passionate teacher who believes learning should be exciting, inclusive, and meaningful? Do you believe every child deserves to be understood, supported, and empowered to succeed – no matter their starting point? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking dedicated and nurturing SEN Teacher’s to join our outstanding teaching team; duties will include tutor responsibility.

Dove House is a popular, successful, and highly regarded school in Basingstoke, for students with severe learning difficulties and autism, aged between 11-19. We are proud to be an ‘Outstanding’ school but retain our passion to keep moving forward.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate teachers, skilled in Primary and/or Secondary teaching, who understand the unique challenges and incredible strength of children with diverse learning needs. You will develop and deliver tailored lesson plans that inspire engagement and progress, working closely with a team of skilled professionals. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a setting where small steps are celebrated, individuality is valued, and relationships come first.

We have two permanent full-time positions and a part time fixed term (2 years) Maths teacher position available.

We welcome applications from ECT’s, mainstream primary and secondary colleagues as well as those already working in the specialist sector, including MLD, SLD and SEMH.

At Solent Academies Trust, we are proud to be a community built on connection, respect, and belonging.

Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:

• Valuing Difference
• Effective Communication
• High Challenge & High Support to Empower
• Respect for All
• Solution-Focused Approaches

We believe that when relationship thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve.

We will provide you with superb resources, excellent staff induction, and training. A commitment to continuing professional development, as well as opportunities for career progressions within a happy and supportive community. We value our employees and as part of our pay structure we pay a SEN Allowance, which increases in value after 3 and 5 years of service.

For more details, please visit our website:
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Please complete a Solent Academies Trust application form

If you have any questions or wish to submit an application, please email recruit

Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust form.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 5th February 2026, 9am

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th February 2026.

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted

Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.