Class Teacher

Durham County Council; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & professional development

Supportive leadership

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Evergreen Primary School is seeking a passionate Primary Teacher to join our inclusive special school. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing learning for pupils with complex needs, including collaboration with therapists and families to ensure meaningful progress.

The role requires creativity, reflective practice and a commitment to student welfare, with strong induction and professional development support from the school.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching pupils with SEND and Autism is advantageous but not essential.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, reflective approach and resilience are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for teaching and learning within a class of pupils, including planning, preparation and assessment.
• Ensure all pupils are engaged, motivated and progressing towards their individual outcomes.
• Lead, direct and deploy support staff effectively to promote outstanding learning.
• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the class and wider school.
• Work closely with leaders, therapists and families to provide the best possible experience for every child.

Skills

SEND experience

Creativity

Reflective practice

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Job description

Permanent Contract - Full Time - Required to start January 2027.

The Governors of Evergreen Primary School are delighted to invite applications for a passionate, creative and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our exceptional team.

Evergreen is a thriving, nurturing specialist setting with 250 wonderful pupils with a range of Complex Needs, including SLD, ASC and PMLD. Many of our pupils have additional co-occurring needs such as ADHD. Our curriculum is highly personalised and adapted. It is designed to meet each child’s unique learning profile and help them achieve meaningful progress.

Why Join Evergreen?

At Evergreen, you will be part of a supportive, collaborative and caring school community. Staff wellbeing and professional growth matter to us.

You will benefit from:

• High-quality induction and ongoing professional development, including specialist SEN and Autism training
• Strong, experienced leadership that values and listens to its staff
• A friendly, skilled and enthusiastic team of teachers, support staff and therapists
• A school culture built on kindness, respect, creativity and resilience

About the Role

As a Teacher in our primary special school, you will:

• Take responsibility for teaching and learning within a class of pupils, including planning, preparation and assessment
• Ensure all pupils are engaged, motivated and progressing towards their individual outcomes
• Lead, direct and deploy support staff effectively to promote outstanding learning
• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the class and wider school
• Work closely with leaders, therapists and families to provide the best possible experience for every child.
• Experience of teaching pupils with SEND and Autism is advantageous but not essential. All necessary training will be provided for the right candidate. What matters most is your enthusiasm, creativity, reflective approach and resilience.

Who We’re Looking For

• Is committed to high-quality teaching for pupils with additiona needs
• Thinks creatively and adapts learning to meet diverse needs
• Is reflective and eager to grow professionally
• Brings warmth, positivity and patience to their practice
• If you would like to join a school where every achievement is celebrated, every child is known and valued, and every staff member is supported, we would love to hear from you.

Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advise in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date for applications is Friday 16th October 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Evergreen Primary School

Warwick Road, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham DL14 6LS

Scholars Path, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham DL5 7HB

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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