Intervention Teacher
Intervention Teacher
MPS/UPS Pay Scale – £32,916 –£51,048 per annum
Full-time, permanent
Required from September 2026
St Mark’s Church of England School are seeking an exceptional Teacher to join our team and be part of our growing Secondary Phase and help support the engagement of our most vulnerable and academically weak students. You should be able to inspire our students in line with our whole school Christian distinctiveness and ethos, helping them achieve excellence.This is a great opportunity for an ambitious teacher to develop their practice and actively contribute to our evolving area of the school. The role is suited to applicants with either KS2 experience or an ability to teach both Maths and English at KS3 and entry level.
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
- Be expected to plan and deliver lessons to target groups
- Make a contribution to the school's alternative curriculum provision and broader development
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and support assistants ensuring they are fully briefed on lesson plans and expectations to enable them to fully contribute to improving pupil outcomes
- Be accountable for implementing the school’s Behaviour policy and play an active role in the day-to-day management of pupil behaviour and mental wellbeing
The full job description can be found in the Applicant Information Pack
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
- Has Qualified Teacher Status
- Has expert knowledge of legislation and guidance on curriculum requirements
- Understands high-quality teaching and learning strategies in the subject, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve
- Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills
- Has knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
- Has knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
The full person specification can be found in the Applicant Information Pack
Why Join us?- A strong Christian ethos where love, service, and belonging are lived daily
- A supportive senior leadership team that values pastoral work
- A school community where pupils are known, valued, and listened to
- Opportunities to shape and strengthen whole-school pastoral practice
- A role that balances strategic leadership with meaningful pupil contact
- Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
- Secure on-site car parking
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential 24/7 counselling support
- Access to a Benefits Hub, offering a range of discounts and offers
- Occupational Health support
- On-site hot and cold food options
- Access to online training and personal development courses
- The opportunity to work in a brand-new, high-specification school environment
- Career development opportunities within a supportive organisation
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to make a meaningful contribution within a caring and ambitious school community.
How to Apply
Closing date: 11:55pm on Wednesday 20 May 2026
Applications can be made through TES or directly via the school website: https://www.stmarksschool.co.uk/community/vacancies-at-st-marks/
Please return completed applications to: recruitment@st-marks-southampton.org.uk
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to call candidates for interview and appoint to the role before the closing date.
Safeguarding Statement
St Mark’s Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Southampton City Council is an equal opportunities employer.