About this role
KS3 /SEN teacher
Apply by: 3rd July 2026
Start date: September 2026
Grade-UQT to M3 + SEN allowance
Starting Actual Salary: £28,343 to 44,238 (depending on experience) + SEN allowance (£2787)
Location: Pathways School, New Road, Dagenham, RM9 6PH
Contract type- Full time position
Pathways School is a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health school from Years 1 to 11. Pupils receive a sector leading education with access to the full national curriculum made accessible through the delivery of specialist adaptations. We are looking to appoint an inspirational KS3/SEN Teacher for September 2026 or sooner who will be a motivational role model to our pupils to help them make rapid academic progress and enhance their social, emotional understanding.
This role is based at Pathways School, New Road, Dagenham, RM9 6PH
A unique opportunity has arisen for an innovative, creative and resilient KS3/SEN Teacher to join the team at a special school in an ethnically diverse inner-city area.
The ideal candidate will have successful experience of teaching across Secondary, possibly with primary experience, in either a special or mainstream setting. They will have a proven track record of impact in securing high quality outcomes for pupils’ learning and an excellent subject knowledge to teach to GCSE level and possibly beyond.
In return you will be supported in post by our trust leadership which ensures that:
schools are vibrant, multi-cultural centres of learning
pupils achieve highly
pupils are happy and love actively learning
pupils leave with the resilience and motivation to continue their successful learning
the community are proud of our schools and excited by what we can achieve together
We would like to hear from you if
You have the ability to work with a range of children and young people with additional and complex needs
You are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues
You are flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient, with a good sense of humour
You are committed to ongoing personal development.
You have high aspirations in teaching and learning for all children and young people.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a Trust that is deliberate about how it improves practice and outcomes.
Compass Eko Trust is a family of 28 schools working as one system to improve outcomes for every child. We are united by a clear commitment: every child achieving, without exception.
Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong professional collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we support our schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities.
Our schools sit at the heart of everything we do. The Trust exists to bring clarity, consistency and support so leaders can focus on what matters most - teaching and learning.
Are you an enthusiastic and resilient leader, with the initiative and commitment necessary to ensure good practice is embedded throughout our school? Do you have the ability to think and plan strategically to promote the school’s and Trust’s vision, ethos and values? If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
As part of our Trust, you will be part of a professional community where:
Schools work together, sharing expertise and improving practice
Staff benefit from strong professional networks and collaboration across schools
Development is supported through coaching, CPD and leadership pathways
You are not working in isolation - you are part of a wider system
Our offer:
Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
Access to a structured programme of professional development
Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
Access to staff benefits and discount schemes
Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible
Visits are welcomed. Please contact [email protected] to arrange this or for any further information.
To apply, please visit ‘My new term’ https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147189/EDV-2026-PS-06159
Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date for applications: 3rd July 2026.