Lead Specialist Teacher (Transition) (CDC)

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Staff discounts

Benefits booklet

Job summary

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Lead Specialist Teacher (Transition) to support and strengthen transition arrangements for children and young people across Doncaster. The post will improve educational outcomes by collaborating with schools, settings, families and multi‑agency partners to ensure an effective transition pathway.

We value transferable skills from other roles and encourage applicants.

Responsibilities

• Lead Specialist Teacher (Transition) to support and strengthen transition arrangements for children and young people across Doncaster.
• Improve educational outcomes by working with schools, settings, families and multi-agency partners to ensure effective transition pathway.

Job description

Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster / Hybrid

Salary details: Soulbury SCP 4-7, 48,818 - 53,206

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37 Hours

Closing date: 14 th October 2026

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Lead Specialist Teacher (Transition).

Our Education and Skills Service is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Specialist Teacher (Transition) to support and strengthen transition arrangements for children and young people across Doncaster. The post will play a key role in improving educational outcomes by working collaboratively with schools, settings, families and multi-agency partners to ensure effective transition pathway.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place on 15 th October 2026 and interviews are anticipated on week commencing 19 th October 2026.

For further information, please contact: Emma Canetti (Locality, Inclusion and Learning Lead), Email: [e-mail]

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.

City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check