SEND Classroom Teacher - Maternity Cover

Abbey School; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An Independent Special School in Chester is seeking a Primary Teacher for maternity leave cover. Candidates must have experience with the Primary curriculum, be dedicated to supporting students with special educational needs, and excel in a team environment. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of staff benefits, along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Comprehensive staff training programme

Access to 24/7 online GP and mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience delivering a Primary curriculum, essential.
• Ability to provide individualised support for pupils.
• Outstanding interpersonal abilities are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver learning activities for children.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Lead a class team for effective teaching.
• Assess and report on pupil progress.
• Work with parents and professionals for best outcomes.

Skills

Supporting students with special educational needs

Motivating and inspiring learners

Effective communication

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Based in the heart of Chester City Centre, Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 4-19 years who may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.

This role is maternity leave cover with a fixed term contract starting as soon as possible for one year. It is essential that you have experience of delivering a Primary curriculum. This role is not suitable for NQT’s/ECT’s. Salary: Main Pay Scale + 1 SEN Point. Start date: as soon as possible. Deadline to apply: 9am Monday 6th October 2025.

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities to enable children and young people to enjoy learning, make progress and experience a sense of wellbeing.
• Creating a positive learning environment, reflective of the school’s culture and ethos as set out in its curriculum purpose statement.
• 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.
• For further information please download the recruitment pack which contains a detailed job description and person specification.

Qualifications and attributes

• Committed to supporting students with special educational needs.
• Skilled at motivating and inspiring learners across a range of abilities.
• Dedicated to supporting the unique needs of every pupil, ensuring individualised support.
• Effective communicators with outstanding interpersonal abilities.
• A collaborative team member who can also excel independently.

Why join Abbey School?

• Join Something Exceptional: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, innovative environment dedicated to delivering pupil-centred care.
• State-of-the-Art Resources: Benefit from cutting-edge facilities to support our pupils and innovative tools designed to support and enhance professional growth.
• Professional Development: Benefit from specialised training in supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, along with ongoing CPD opportunities.
• Inspiring Location: Chester offers a high quality of life with a vibrant cultural scene, rich history and a thriving economic hub.

Additional Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme
• Technology appropriate for your job
• Comprehensive staff training programme
• Access to WeCare (24/7 online GP, mental health support, get fit programme, and more)
• Access to MediCash programme for wellbeing benefits
• The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability and support their families

How to apply

Please send your fully completed application form to [e-mail]. We encourage you to complete an application form as soon as possible. For additional information please visit https://www.abbeyschool.com/recruitment/

Safeguarding and equal opportunities

The School will complete an online search for all shortlisted candidates. If any incidents or issues have happened that are publicly available online, the school may wish to explore this at interview. 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 safeguarding procedures apply and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School may ask applicants to declare convictions and cautions (including spent ones unless protected) to assess suitability. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marriage/civil partnerships, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.