Department: College (students 19 to 25 years)

Location: The Sheiling Ringwood

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours & Working Patterns: 35 hours per week

Salary: £33,208 to £42,088 per annum

Pension: Teachers Pension Scheme

Closing Date: 4^th of February 2026

Interview Date: 12^th of February 2026

Start Date: Easter or Summer Term 2026

Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of young people with severe, complex, or moderate learning difficulties and disabilities? Would you like to be part of a community and build your career within a college that is passionate about every individual person. Then you could be exactly the person we are looking for.

We are looking for candidates who have a genuine passion for working with young people, who can consistently engage our students through praise, direction, and calmness.   You will have the ability to work with initiative, resourcefulness, and passion in order to support our students.

You will have a B.Ed., or degree plus a PGCE or an appropriate teaching qualification (including QTLS) and have experience, enthusiasm, and a keen interest in the SEN education sector.

Our learner’s communication needs mean they are taught adaptive communication methods such as PECS, PODD, Sign-a-long, Objects of reference and a variety of Technology based methods that use tablets and iPads.  Some of our learners’ present behaviour that challenges, we use positive behaviour strategies that are holistic in approach and maximise the use of our extensive natural environment.

You will be a class teacher for students ranging from Pre Entry Level, Entry 1, Entry 2, and Entry 3, for a group of approximately six students and leading a staff team made up of Teaching Assistants and additional support assistants.

You will have opportunity to access specialist training and build upon your professional skills, becoming a strong and flexible practitioner to meet the varying needs of our students.

At The Sheiling Ringwood we provide holistic, innovative, and effective care and education to match the interests, skills and aspirations of our students and meet their individual needs.

We have a large, beautiful site with lots of open, green spaces and woodland that provides a peaceful, therapeutic setting and a dynamic teaching environment.  Within the 50 acres are classrooms, student residential accommodation (large, spacious houses), a purpose-built therapy building, a multipurpose hall (with a large stage for performances), a gymnasium, a shallow heated indoor swimming pool, a variety of indoor and outdoor workshops and a large kitchen garden which provide ample opportunity for creative, experiential learning.

If you require further information, please give us a call (01425 477488) for an informal chat, or to enquire about an initial visit.

Please note that we are unable to accept CV-only applications.

To apply, please complete the online application form:

or complete the paper form available as a download at the bottom of this page.

If you experience any issues or have any questions regarding the application process, please email:

applications@thesheilingringwood.co.uk