Class Teacher

Willoughby Academy, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9JD

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Part Time / Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS / UPS
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and exceptional Teacher to join our successful and supportive team, here at Willoughby Academy.

Enthusiasm, combined with energy and perseverance are a prerequisite; as is the desire to be involved in all aspects of the continued development of a Special Academy, which values all individuals and has high expectations for all stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be;

• A highly motivated and inspirational classroom practitioner
• Creative and innovative, with excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Committed to maximising pupil progress
• Adaptable and eager to meet the changing demands of the Academy and the needs of all pupils
• A teacher who is able to motivate, lead, support and challenge pupils and staff to be successful
• Committed to the inclusion of all children with special educational needs
• A team player who shares the Willoughby vision
• Able to support specific needs in accordance with the requirements of pupils individual Educational Health and Care Plans

What the school offers its staff

Willoughby is an all need, Special Academy (2 – 19) for pupils with moderate, severe, profound and complex needs. As an Academy, Willoughby offersa highly supportive learning environment with excellent facilities and as part of the Priory Federation we are able to offer exceptional professional development opportunities, whatever your level of development and ambition.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Willoughby Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 144 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Willoughby Academy website
• Email address: dtebbutt@prioryacademies.co.uk
• Phone number: 01778 425203
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willoughby-academy

Arranging a visit to Willoughby Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dtebbutt@prioryacademies.co.uk.

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