About the job

Key information

• Full and Part Time
• MPS/UPS + 1 SEN
• September 2025 or potentially earlier

Fairmead School is a special school that caters for young people aged 4 to 19 years with additional learning needs, including moderate learning difficulties and autism. Our school is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where every young person can thrive and reach their full potential.

What will I be doing?

Fairmead School is seeking enthusiastic and dynamic Classroom Teachers who have the flexibility to teach a range of curriculum subjects across the school. As a successful candidate, you will be a self-motivated, creative, and inspirational teacher with a desire to build meaningful and positive relationships with all the young people you encounter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate, and purposeful lessons that inspire and challenge our young people
• Approach curriculum subjects in an exciting way, using hands-on experiences to capture the imagination of our young people
• Assess, monitor, and record the progress of your young people, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt your teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all young people, ensuring they make good progress and achieve their full potential
• Promote a safe and stimulating learning environment rooted in mutual respect
• Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school, collaborating with colleagues and supporting the school’s vision and values

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience working with young people with additional learning needs, or a strong desire to develop in this area
• Excellent subject and curriculum knowledge
• A proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs
• Committed to preparing young people for successful, independent, and happy futures in adulthood
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to respond to the diverse needs of our young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships
• Enthusiastic, creative, and driven to provide the best possible educational experience

DBS check

Fairmead School is committed to safeguarding the school community. All job applications must contain the disclosure of any spent convictions and cautions. The school will carry out pre-employment vetting procedures, which include an online search for shortlisted candidates and the successful outcome of an enhanced DBS

Supporting documents and information

At Fairmead School, we are committed to providing an exhilarating future for our school community. We offer a range of CPD opportunities to support your professional growth and development, ensuring you have the tools and resources to thrive in your role. If you are passionate about transforming the lives of young people and inspiring them to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join our dedicated and talented team at Fairmead School.

Full details (Job Description, Person Specification and application form) can be obtained from the link below, or the school website or by email to Recruitment@fairmeadschool.com

We welcome school visits, please email Recruitment@fairmeadschool.com to make an appointment.

Closing date Tuesday 22 April at Noon, Shortlisting Wednesday 23 April

Interviews Tuesday 29 April (all day)

Application Form

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Recruitment Pack

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