SEND Teacher Maternity Leave Cover Sept 2025 - May 2026
SEND Teacher Maternity Leave Cover Sept 2025 - May 2026
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Job Description
Based in the heart of Chester City Centre Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 419 years whom may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.
This role is maternity leave cover with a fixed term contract starting in September 2025 until May 2026 with the possibility of covering up to one year.
We will be hosting a tour of the School for individuals who are interested in applying for our Teacher role at 4pm on:
- Wednesday 2ndApril
Due to the continued growth and success for Abbey School we are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic teachers to join our team. From Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 3 we have opportunities for educators eager to support the next generation.
It is essential that you have experience of delivering a Primary curriculum. Please see the Recruitment Pack for full job description and person specification.
Salary:Main Pay Scale 1 SEN Point
Opportunities available:EYFS all the way through to KS3
Start dates available: September 2025
Duties will include but not limited to:
- 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 schools 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.
You will be joining a friendly enthusiastic and well qualified staff team and will find this post challenging stimulating and rewarding. An excellent comprehensive inservice training and an induction programme will be provided by the school.
We are seeking Teachers who are:
- 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.
For further information please download the recruitment pack which contains a detailed job description and person specification
Why join Abbey School
Join Something Exceptional:Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive innovative environment dedicated to delivering pupilcentred care.
StateoftheArt Resources:Join our team and benefit from cuttingedge facilities to support our pupils and innovative tools designed to support and enhance your professional growth.
Professional Development:Benefit from specialised training in supporting pupils with autism and complex needs along with ongoing CPD opportunities to propel your career forward.
Inspiring Location:Discover the unique quality of life in Chester where a vibrant cultural scene meets rich history scenic beauty and a thriving economic hub. Chester offers professionals an idyllic setting to achieve a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
Additional Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme
- Technology appropriate for your job
- Comprehensive staff training programme
- Access to WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP mental health support service get fit programme and much more.
- Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits
- The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability and in so doing extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others
For further information please visit to apply How to apply Please send your fully completed application form to. We encourage you to complete an application form as soon as possible. For additional information please see 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 safer recruitment procedures operate 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 is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are spent unless protected under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. 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.
Employment Type
Contract
