Lead Teacher of Specialist Support Centre

Felpham Community College is a thriving 11-18 local authority, mixed comprehensive with over 1500 students on roll and a successful, inclusive Sixth Form. We have high ambitions for our students and staff, and are exceptionally proud of our strong community identity, our values-driven approach, and our unwavering commitment to improving life chances for all. With modern facilities, talented colleagues and a clear moral purpose, this is a fantastic time to help shape the next stage of our development.

We are seeking to appoint a Lead Teacher for our Specialist Support Centre, Harbour, which is now an established provision and is moving into its third year since opening in September 2024. We are looking for an experienced SEN teacher to join our successful SEND department and lead on the provision for Autistic young people, who have an EHCP in Harbour.

The successful applicant will be keen to immerse themselves in our effective SEN team, whilst having the vision to further develop resources and provision to meet the needs of our growing cohort of students. They will be required to assess and plan for the individual needs of our Harbour students, creating, where necessary, a bespoke timetable of support, while contributing to the development of the wider school Autism provision and training. They must have a strong desire to build effective relationships with students and staff to help create and sustain a cohesive, inclusive and positive school environment for all.

Closing date for applications is: 10am, Monday 21 September 2026.

Interview will take week commencing 28 September 2026.

Please visit our website (https://www.felpham.com/) for more information and an application pack.

We ask that candidates submit their application to jobs@felpham.org.uk as soon as possible as some interviews may take place before the closing date. Visits to the school are welcomed.

This school and West Sussex County Council 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 appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references; online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks.

Felpham Community College is a thriving 11-18 local authority, mixed comprehensive with over 1500 students on roll and a successful, inclusive Sixth Form. We have high ambitions for our students and staff, and are exceptionally proud of our strong community identity, our values-driven approach, and our unwavering commitment to improving life chances for all. With modern facilities, talented colleagues and a clear moral purpose, this is a fantastic time to help shape the next stage of our development.

We are seeking to appoint a Lead Teacher for our Specialist Support Centre, Harbour, which is now an established provision and is moving into its third year since opening in September 2024. We are looking for an experienced SEN teacher to join our successful SEND department and lead on the provision for Autistic young people, who have an EHCP in Harbour.

The successful applicant will be keen to immerse themselves in our effective SEN team, whilst having the vision to further develop resources and provision to meet the needs of our growing cohort of students. They will be required to assess and plan for the individual needs of our Harbour students, creating, where necessary, a bespoke timetable of support, while contributing to the development of the wider school Autism provision and training. They must have a strong desire to build effective relationships with students and staff to help create and sustain a cohesive, inclusive and positive school environment for all.