SEN Teacher (Bank View School)

SEN Teacher – Bank View School, Speke

Bank View School is a specialized institution catering to students with various special educational needs, including ASD, ADHD, and complex learning difficulties. Located across three sites in Liverpool—Fazakerley, Croxteth, and Speke—we are looking to recruit a passionate and inspiring Teacher to join our dedicated and innovative team. This position will be based at our Speke site, which currently accommodates 240 pupils, with plans to expand to 300 by September 2026. The school will continue to grow for two more academic years before reaching its full capacity in key stages 3 and 4.

We seek a Teacher who is eager to promote excellence and bring a dynamic approach to the classroom. The ideal candidate will be energetic, creative, and highly motivated, equipped with the expertise to tailor the secondary national curriculum to suit our pupils' diverse needs. Strong subject knowledge and the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues are essential.

In September 2024, OFSTED awarded us an “Outstanding” rating across all areas, recognizing Bank View as “an exceptional school where pupils achieve their dreams and ambitions.” We are also honored to hold the National Autistic Society’s charter mark and several prestigious quality marks, including OPAL Platinum School status, the Gold Reading Quality Mark, and the Silver Rights Respecting Schools Award, with progress towards Gold, as well as the Rainbow Flag Award and Parent Partnership Award.

Our Commitment

At Bank View School, we are dedicated to:

• Creating a safe and joyful environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being
• Collaborating as a community with a shared vision
• Providing an engaging and personalized curriculum that celebrates personal growth and learning achievements
• Encouraging a positive mindset
• Maintaining high expectations tailored to each pupil’s unique potential
• Promoting diversity and inclusion to ensure every individual is valued

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment to child safety. Any job offer will be contingent upon meeting statutory pre-employment checks, which include satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020), and shortlisted candidates will need to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to the interview.

The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, amended 2013 and 2020) state that for certain roles, some spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected,’ meaning they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If disclosed, employers cannot consider them. The Ministry of Justice provides guidance on which convictions must be declared during job applications, along with related exceptions. More information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: DBS Filtering Guidance

Bank View School is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are also dedicated to making reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Experience in an SEN setting is desirable but not mandatory.

We invite prospective candidates to visit our school. Please contact Nicole Pender at recruitment@bankview.liverpool.sch.uk to schedule a visit. Apply via the WhatSchool platform.