Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Welcombe Hills School, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6TQ

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  20 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 1 FTE - Equivalent to 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Estimated 52 weeks - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £45,352
• Additional allowances:

  Special Educational Needs (SEN) - £2,787

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we need

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Class Teacher to join our team of dedicated staff in providing the highest quality education for our learners. Experience of complex ASD/non-verbal pupils is desirable.

The core purpose of the role will be:

• To teach classes / groups of pupils ensuring that planning, recording, assessment and reporting meet their complex learning, personal and social needs.

• To provide a high-quality educational experience for all pupils

• Maintain positive ethos and core values of the school and Trust

• Contribute to constructive team building amongst staff, families and members of the wider Trust

Further information is included in the attached job description and person specification.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer

• the opportunity to make a difference

• enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn

• a supportive community of families and external partners

• a friendly and inclusive working environment

• talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team

• comprehensive induction and probation support

Reward & Benefits

We offer:

• A competitive salary

• Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution

• Excellent training and development opportunities

• Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)

• Well-being app & staff discounts

• Occupational Health Service

• Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies

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

Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during recruitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Barring List Check.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 131 KB (opens in new tab)

Applicant Guidance - Schools (03.25).pdf - 264 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Job Description.pdf - 199 KB (opens in new tab)

About Welcombe Hills School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 174 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Welcombe Hills School website
• Email address: joinus@unitymat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/welcombe-hills-school-stratford-upon-avon

Special Needs

Arranging a visit to Welcombe Hills School

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

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