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Class Teacher (Part-time) Heritage House School


Job Location:

Chesham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 14 October 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Due to the continuing expansion of Heritage House School and an increase in numbers of learners on roll an excellent opportunity has arisen for a class teacher to join our outstanding team.

This is a permanent position for a part-time teacher looking to develop and enhance their expertise in a special school.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: MPS

Salary Details: MPS/SEN Allowance

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time

Closing date: 31/12/2026

Interviews to be held: On receipt of application

About us

Heritage House School is a special school for learners aged 2-19 with severe learning difficulties autism spectrum conditions and sensory/multisensory impairments. Our aim is to enable children and young people to learn and achieve within an enriching relevant stimulating and enjoyable curriculum ensuring they enjoy educational and social experiences which will prepare them for life beyond Heritage House.

Website: the role

We are seeking to recruit a part-time class teacher as we embark on the next stage of our school development to accommodate our growing numbers and add to our well-resourced environment.

You will be supported by a muti-disciplinary team around you and with a programme of CPD opportunities

Please see attached Job description for further information.

About you

We are looking for someone adaptive creative enthusiastic and dedicated to putting our learners at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will be a team player flexible calm and caring.

You will be passionate about supporting learners to succeed and improve their life chances.

You will be committed to working collaboratively to offer learners the opportnity to experience life in its fullness by doing what it takes no matter what their starting point or challenges are.

Applications are sought from teachers with:

  • Excellent teaching skills
  • Experience of leading and managing a class team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team
Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role please contact our school office on the number below.

Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Tel No:

Email:

Heritage House School take its responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and child protection very seriously. All appointments to the school are subject to Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service and comprehensive pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see in particular the section titled Exceptions Order).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.


Required Experience:

IC