SEND class teacher (key stage to be confirmed based on experience)

Abbey School; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent special school in Chester seeks a SEND Class Teacher to enhance education for children with autism and learning difficulties. Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, fostering a positive environment, and collaborating with parents and professionals. Candidates should hold an Honours degree and QTS, with experience in a primary curriculum. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and benefits that contribute to student success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Comprehensive staff training programme

Wellbeing support services

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous professional development, preferably including issues related to SEN.
• Understanding of how effective differentiation leads to positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Knowledge of what constitutes excellent practice in curriculum planning and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering learning activities for children and young people.
• Creating a positive learning environment.
• Leading a class team for outstanding teaching.
• Assessing and reporting progress of students.
• Working with parents and professionals for student success.

Skills

Honours degree and QTS

Experience of delivering a primary curriculum

Understanding of key issues in SEN

Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum

Commitment to outstanding achievement for all

Education

Honours degree

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people aged 4‑19 with autism, additional learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. We provide high‑quality education and care in our beautiful Grade II listed buildings in the heart of Chester. All pupils have an EHCP and we work closely with families, carers and professionals.

Position

SEND Class Teacher (Key Stage to be confirmed)

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities that enable children and young people to enjoy learning, make progress and experience a sense of wellbeing.
• Creating a positive learning environment that reflects the school's culture and ethos.
• Leading a class team to provide outstanding teaching and learning for all children and young people.
• Assessing, recording and reporting progress for children and young people within the class.
• Preparing for and contributing to Person‑Centred Reviews.
• Working in partnership with parents, colleagues and other professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications and Skills

• Honours degree and QTS.
• Experience of delivering a primary curriculum.
• Evidence of continuous professional development, preferably including issues related to SEN.
• Understanding of key issues in SEN.
• Commitment to outstanding achievement for all.
• Understanding of how effective differentiation leads to positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum and how it translates into teaching and learning activities for young people with SEN.
• Knowledge of what constitutes excellent practice in curriculum planning, development, assessment, recording and reporting of pupil progress and outcomes.

How to Apply

Complete a school application form available on this page or our website and send the completed form to [e-mail] with a covering letter addressed to Ms K Holloway – Deputy Principal. Alternatively, application forms with covering letters can be sent by post to 12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU.

Why Join Abbey School

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Technology appropriate for your job.
• Comprehensive staff training programme.
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more.
• MediCash programme for wellbeing benefits.
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability.

Safeguarding and DBS

This role involves regulated activity and requires an Enhanced DBS with barred list checks. The school will complete an online search for all shortlisted candidates. Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Child‑safer recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marriage/civil partnerships, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.