Classroom Teacher - Fixed Term Contract

The Forest School, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0DQ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (759)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual) MPS plus SEN Allowance

Classroom Teacher - Fixed Term Contract job summary

Classroom Teacher: Shape Futures at The Forest SchoolAre you ready to make a real difference?

We are looking for an exceptional teacher to join our team at The Forest School on a fixed term contract until 31 Aug 2027

You might be a primary or secondary teacher who can teach across the curriculum. All of our children have SEND and you must be passionate and excited about supporting this. We welcome applications from experienced SEND practitioners as well as mainstream educators eager to transition into specialist provision. Early career teachers are also encouraged to apply.

We are looking for someone who is:

• passionate about learning

• able to demonstrate a track record of impact and success

• able to communicate your passion to children and colleagues alike

• creative, imaginative, determined, resourceful and adaptable

• prepared to teach all ages and take on the role of form tutor

• able to demonstrate outstanding practice in the classroom

Why Choose The Forest School?

The Forest School is an exciting and warm school. The children are exceptional and are supported by a hard working staff body who want the very best for the children. We have very positive relationships with our parents, a stable and supportive governing body and we are proud partners of Wellspring Academy Trust. Progress for our children is at the heart of what we do and if you are looking for a role where you can make a difference and be valued for your contributions then this is a great place for you to look.

The full job description and person specification are attached as supporting documents.

We warmly welcome and encourage tours of the school. To discuss the post or arrange a visit, please contact: recruitment@forest-school.org.uk, Tel: 01423 864583.

Closing date for applications is Midnight, Sunday 22 November 2026

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.

Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/ countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

All applicants need to complete the Equal Opportunities form. Please click link for further details http://bit.ly/WATEqualOpportunities

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

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 The Forest School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 16
• Size: 155 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Forest School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-forest-school-hg5-0dq

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