Class Teacher

Stubbin Wood School, Shirebrook, Derbyshire, NG20 8QF

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (760)
• 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS
• Additional allowances:

  + SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teacher to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing excellent learning opportunities and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.

We want an individual who has a passion for working with young children with complex and multiple learning difficulties; for individuals who believe in personalising learning to meet needs and place children at the centre of their work. If you feel you have these skills, we very much welcome your application.

We welcome applications from experienced Teachers who have worked within a mainstream or specialist setting. Interested persons must have a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.

Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by planning and teaching engaging lessons to meet individual needs. You will make judgements on the attainment and progress of our students and be able to help them celebrate success.

What the school offers its staff

We are a multi-sited special school for children and young people, all of whom have an Education Health Care Plan. We have 4 sites across north Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, including a community nursery.

Our school is a place where children and young people are at the centre of everything we do. We care deeply for our children and work to meet their needs to the very best of our ability. We have high aspirations for all our children and young people, and we value each one of them as unique members of our school community. Working in partnership with parents, carers and the local community, we work hard to provide our children and young people with the best possible life chances and experiences.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
• Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
• Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
• The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
• Flexible working policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher - Job Profile Template - SW - Sept 26.pdf - 178 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher- Job Advert - SW - Sept 26.pdf - 118 KB (opens in new tab)

About Stubbin Wood School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• Size: Up to 225 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: clea@nexusmat.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stubbin-wood-school-shirebrook

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