Classroom Teacher

Weatherfield Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1AF

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  summer 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Classroom Teacher job summary

Weatherfield Academy is a growing 7-19 age range SEN Academy with pupils who have Specific Learning Difficulties and some additional needs taught in classes of approximately 12 students.

We are looking for an experienced practitioner with SEND Experience. The successful candidate will have an enthusiastic and flexible approach, working in teams alongside committed colleagues. You will be expected to play an active role in all aspects of school life. A class teaching commitment will be the main part of these roles.

There will be opportunities for professional development in all areas of SEND education.

We are looking for an experienced and qualified teacher, from either a mainstream or special education background, with an enthusiastic and flexible approach, to work in teams alongside committed colleagues. You will be expected to play an active role in all aspects of school life.

A visit to the Academy is welcomed and a flexible start date available.

For further details please email Paula Taylor at ptaylor@weatherfield.beds.sch.uk

Closing Date: 23rd February 2026

Weatherfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Weatherfield Academy is committed to the protection and safety of pupils and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.

Weatherfield Academy welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity and religion

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

Weatherfield Academy acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and DfE requirements

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Weatherfield Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 19
• School size: 166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Weatherfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/weatherfield-academy

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