SEN Class Teacher Stocklake Park School

We have an exciting opportunity for a Class Teacher to join our dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.

If youre ready to take on this rewarding role we would love to hear from you! We welcome applications from both primary and secondary sectors including Early Career Teachers who are interested in developing a career in special education. Full training will be provided for those wishing to specialise in SEN teaching.

Salary Details: Teachers Main Pay Scale M1-M6 (32916 - 45352) FTE
Contract type: Permanent Term time only
Hours: Part-time
Closing date: 16/10/2026
Interviews to be held: TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

Stocklake Park School is part of the Vale Federation of Special Schools and is based on two sites Stocklake Park main site and Harding House.

We offer educational provision for students with complex learning difficulties from 11 to 19 years of age.

Our vision as a Federation is to provide a supportive but challenging multi-professionals approach to the education of all the young people in our care enabling them to achieve the greatest possible level of independence and inclusion.

Website: The Vale Federation

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging hands-on learning tailored to individual needs.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and report on pupil progress.
• Lead and support classroom staff to maximise pupil outcomes.
• Foster a positive inclusive environment that promotes independence and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with therapists specialist teachers and families to support holistic development.
• Uphold safeguarding and school policies at all times.

What We Can Offer You

• Free onsite parking
• Large staffroom with resourced kitchen with complimentary hot and cold beverages
• Employer contribution pension scheme with Life Cover
• Access to employee benefits including discounts on travel and purchases from local shops cafes and restaurants
• 24 hour free confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Flu Vaccination

What Were Looking For:

• A passionate educator committed to creativity adaptability and teamwork.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Dedication to continuous professional development.

Why apply

• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities for growth and leadership.
• The chance to make a lasting impact every day

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role please contact Lisa Snook (HR Officer) using the details below:

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Please apply via this link: you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date you must assume that your application has on this occasion been unsuccessful.

The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media checks) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.

The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

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.