SEND Classroom Teacher

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How to Apply
If you feel like you have the right qualities to join our exciting, innovative and exceptional
school then please complete the school application form with a letter addressed to the Deputy
Principal, Ms Kelly Holloway. Please ensure that you provide details of your skills and
experience necessary for this particular position in your letter or personal statement.

Application forms and letters can be emailed to recruitment@abbeyschool.com or sent by
post to Abbey School, 12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU

Deadline for applications: 9am on Friday 9th January 2026

We are looking for a fixed term classroom teacher to join is as soon as possible

This position is not suitable for ECTs.

This is a fixed term contract until July 17th initially, with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

Deadline for applications: 9am Friday 9th January

Shortlisting: 9th January

Interviews: week beginning 12th January

Bring your teaching experience working with children and young people with complex needs, or apply transferable skills from related fields, to make a meaningful impact in this role.

Role purpose:

• 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.

We are looking for people with:

• Experience of supporting children and young people with complex needs, or transferrable skills from similar fields.
• A strong level of resilience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs.

For further information please download our recruitment pack below which contains details of the 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 pupil-centred care.

State-of-the-Art Resources: Join our team and benefit from cutting-edge 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:

• Paid holidays - Learning Mentors are not required to work when the school is closed over half terms, Easter, Christmas, and summer holidays - the annual salary is split between 12 months and paid monthly.
• 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 https://www.abbeyschool.com/recruitment/

How to apply

Please send your fully completed application form for the attention of Ms Kelly Holloway (Deputy Principal) recruitment@abbeyschool.com by the deadline of 9am 9th January 2026

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 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.