KS3 Teacher
Durham Academy, Durham, DH7 7NG17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit a primary trained teacher to deliver the key stage 3 curriculum to students with diagnosed SEN needs and/or EHCPs and support the transition of year 5/6 students who are working below age related expectations in preparation for Secondary School.
You will ensure that the pupils are included and supported in order to develop key skills and foundation knowledge that is wherever possible, in line with their peer.
Your duties will include adapting curriculum materials and lesson plans to meet the needs of your classes across a range of national curriculum subjects. Planning and delivering personal development sessions to develop social communication and interaction in preparation for adulthood and ensuring that SEN plans are followed in order for the students to achieve their targets and milestones. To do this you will be supported by the SENCO and Head of Faculty/Subjects to ensure that the core curriculum knowledge is covered and adaptations are appropriate, so the curriculum remains broad and balanced. You will act as an emotionally available adult to the students in your class and build positive relationships with parents are carers, reporting on progress, behaviour and achievements.
You should have sound working knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice, experience of teaching students with a wide range of special educational needs and a knowledge of phonics learning and reading strategies. Our ideal candidate will have an unwavering belief that all children can succeed, and high-quality inclusion is the means to this.
What the school offers its staff
Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) is a child-centred, forward-thinking organisation where people truly matter. If you’re looking for a role in a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ALP offers the perfect opportunity to thrive.
A Culture of Excellence and Collaboration
•Our ethos, ‘Your child is our child,’ underpins everything we do. We’re proud to provide an environment where every decision prioritises the success of our children and the wellbeing of our team.
•As a Times 100 Best Places to Work 2024 and Investors in People Platinum Employer, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. We were proud to be named Medium Employer of the Year 2024 by Investors in People, highlighting our dedication to our employees.
Exceptional Benefits
•Pension Scheme with Generous Employer Contributions
•Flexible and Hybrid Working Opportunities
•Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
•Family-Friendly Policies
Wellbeing First
•Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and financial wellbeing advice.
•Health and Wellbeing Support including benefits like mental health support, physiotherapy, free flu jabs, and 24/7 GP services.
•Occupational Health Services ensuring you’re looked after both physically and mentally.
Further information about the job
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
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Durham Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 396 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Durham Academy website
- Email address
- s.robins@durhamacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01913730336
Secondary school - teaching children 11-16
Arranging a visit to Durham Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.robins@durhamacademy.org.uk.
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