SEN Class Teacher


Work Location	Mill Water School, East Budleigh, Devon
Occupational group	Teaching - Special & Other
Salary details	Main Pay Scale (currently £32,916 – £45,351)
	plus SEN1 point of £2,787
OR	Upper Pay Scale (currently £47,472 – £51,047)
	plus SEN1 point of £2,787
Job term	Permanent
Appointment type	Full Time - 5 days a week
Closing Date	25th March 2026
Interview date	31st March 2026

Mill Water is part of the Special Partnership Trust, an extraordinary education Trust who are redefining Special Educational Needs in the Southwest. Our mission is clear: to be a force for good in SEN and make a positive difference to people's lives. We challenge conventions, pioneer excellence, and work tirelessly to create better tomorrows for our young people and their families.

Mill Water School is an all-age special school for pupils aged 3-19 with severe and complex learning difficulties, including autism, located in the grounds of Bicton College, East Devon. Our beautiful, rural surroundings provide unrivalled opportunities for outdoor learning.

From EYFS through to Post 16, our pupils access a bespoke learning and communication package to challenge their education progress, working in partnership with multi-agency professionals and families.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a talented teacher to develop their teaching and leadership potential within the unique setting of a special multi-academy trust. The successful candidate will have a positive outlook, a proactive approach and a passion for excellence. A successful candidate will need to be tolerant, and understanding, show care and concern whilst being fair and consistent. They must be resilient with a good sense of humour. Applications are invited from candidates who can demonstrate specialism within SEN and an ability to work effectively within a multi-agency team to improve outcomes for our students.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or would like an application form, please contact Paula Harris on 01395 568890 or vacancies@millwater.devon.sch.uk

Your completed application form should be returned to vacancies@millwater.devon.sch.uk

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and application is via the official form only. We will not be providing feedback for applications which are not shortlisted. The application window will be closed once we have a successful field. So please don't delay in submitting your application.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Special Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.