We are passionate about the importance of inclusion and strongly believe that high quality support is a key factor in ensuring academic success.  If you share these views and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you. 

The Spires College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be.  As a school we are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring everyone has the support required to be able to carry out their role to a high standard. 

We offer:

• a high level of support for all new staff;
• the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff and agencies beyond the College;
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment;
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities;
• an exceptional staff benefits package including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, a cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme, a free flu jab each year, blue light card benefits and free gym access.  We also offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing service which offers access to 24/7 nurse and GP support, access to physiotherapy, counselling and mindfulness sessions.

You will:

• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life;
• ideally have experience of working with people with SEND;
• be professional, enthusiastic, self-motivating and able to demonstrate flexibility in your approach;
• be confident to lead the learning of individual students and small groups;
• be able to equip students with personalised strategies to become independent in education and life;
• have a caring and patient nature, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• be a team player, and be able to contribute to the shared responsibility ethos of our school;
• have or be prepared to have an up to date knowledge of the new SEND code of practice.

The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 Bilateral School with a selective stream.  We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do and are committed to improving outcomes for young people.

For further details about the post including what our staff think about working here and how to apply, please see the attached brochure.

The deadline for applications is 9 am on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Interviews are scheduled for Monday 16 November 2026. 

The College is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.