Class Teacher
Booker Park Community School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9ET18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 October 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
6 October 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 Hours Per Week, 52 Weeks Per Year (including INSET days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650 to £43,607
Pay scale
- M1-M6
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance £2,539 per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and resilient Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to teach within a nurturing environment where our vision is to empower students to achieve their highest level of independence and educational success. Whether you're looking to grow in your career or deepen your expertise, we offer clear pathways toward teacher training and professional development. Immediate Interviews: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews arranged for suitable candidates—so don’t delay!
Why Apply?
Employee Benefits: Enjoy the advantages of working with Buckinghamshire Council, including:
o Financial rewards
o Discounts at local shops, cafés, and restaurants
o Access to a generous pension scheme
o A free, confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
What the school offers its staff
Booker Park School is part of the Vale Federation of Special Schools, alongside Stocklake Park School, which provides secondary and post-16 education. Currently, Booker Park supports 237 primary-aged pupils with a wide range of complex needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties, as well as severe and moderate learning challenges. Nearly half of our students also have a diagnosis of autism spectrum condition. We are proud to offer exceptional facilities designed to enrich our pupils’ learning and development. These include:
- Two spacious halls
- A computer suite
- A hydrotherapy pool
- A soft play room
- An observational mirror room
- A dark room
- A sensory theatre
Our purpose-built outdoor spaces feature:
- A Multi-use Games Area (MUGA)
- A climbing castle
- A pirate ship
- A sensory path
All outdoor areas are accessible to every pupil, supporting inclusive play and exploration. Conveniently located near bus and train links, Booker Park also offers on-site parking for all staff, making commuting easy and stress-free.
Further information about the job
Reporting to the Head of School, the successful candidate will:
- Take responsibility for the education and welfare of a designated group of children
- Lead and manage additional adults within the classroom
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver tailored schemes of work that meet individual learning needs in this busy sometimes challenging but rewarding role
- Maintain assessment records and report on pupil progress in line with school policy
- Work closely cooperatively with on-site professionals including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists to support student development
What we’re looking for:
To thrive in this role, you should:
- Enjoy working with students with special educational needs
- Demonstrate a positive, encouraging attitude that promotes independence
- Show warmth, resilience, and a sense of humour
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Be up to date with current curriculum developments and educational initiatives
- Be caring, trustworthy, and committed to teamwork
- Be flexible and open to ongoing training
We welcome applications from both primary and secondary sectors, including Early Career Teachers interested in special education. Full training will be provided for those wishing to specialise in SEN teaching.
Please see the Job Description/Person Specification and Candidate pack for further details.
Commitment to safeguarding
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) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Booker Park Community School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 11
- School size
- 243 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Booker Park Community School website
- Email address
- recruitment@thevalefederation.com
- Phone number
- 01296 427221
Booker Park School is a special school meeting the needs of primary age pupils with a range of complex needs. These may include moderate or severe learning difficulties, autism, physical and other sensory disabilities, and sometimes challenging behaviour as a consequence of these difficulties. We look for all our young people to be successful learners enabling them to achieve in a caring and supportive environment. Together we work to provide the best that we possibly can to support all their unique learning needs.
Booker Park School is a member of the Vale Federation of Special Schools, together with the secondary school Stocklake Park, and its post-16 site Harding House.
Arranging a visit to Booker Park Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thevalefederation.com.
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