Class Teacher - Newport IOW

Full-time hours per week

2 x available Teacher positions

Required: September 2026 (or sooner)

Medina House School (Newport IOW Site)

Headteacher: Christopher Berry

Do you have the passion to work in a truly inclusive environment? If so, read on!

Medina House School is a specialist primary school on the Isle of Wight that supports children with a variety of SEN needs aged 4 -11. 

We are looking for outstanding, inspirational and enthusiastic teachers who have experience/interest in teaching children with complex special educational needs. You will need a commitment to high standards and the ability to work effectively with the whole school community to empower our amazing pupils to achieve their full potential.

For application forms and further details including job descriptions and person specifications, please contact the school office on 01983 522917 or email admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk

Completed application forms should be returned to the school.

Visits to our Newport sites are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please call to arrange a tour with our Headteacher, Chris. 

Closing date: Friday 1^st May 2026

Short listing: Thursday 7^th May 2026

Interview: Tuesday 19^th and Wednesday 20^th May 2026

Medina House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed.    

PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.

Find out more about Our culture and environment & living on the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by the following;

unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.

This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.