Part time Teacher for maternity cover
Norman Gate School, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1JZThis job expired on 20 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Ideally from 6th May, or soon after
Closing date
20 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: Two - Three days a week, must include Tuesday and Friday.
Contract type
- Fixed term - maternity cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34329 - £46286 (MPS plus SEN 1)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity? We are looking for a dedicated,enthusiasticteacher to join our fantastic team ideally from May 2025.
Norman Gate School is a nurturing,inclusiveand dedicated special school for pupils aged 3–11.Our pupils have a with a range of learning needs, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, ASD, ADHD and language and communication needs.
Our school values are:
- Team Work,
- Positivity,
- Respect,
- Independence,
- Curiosity
- and Courage.
We are looking for anindividualwho can promote these values whilst bringing creativity and energy into their teaching.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate
- Excellent classroom practice
- The ability to adapt their teaching to support pupils with a diverse range of needs
- Good organisation, flexibility, resilience, and great communication skills
- The ability to challenge, motivate and inspire learners
- Good reflective skills and the desire for continuous improvement
Applications would be welcomed from someone who has an experience in a special educational setting, although we would welcome interest from anyone with a passion forsupporting pupils with SEND needs.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a well-resourced school environment and a supportive and welcoming staff team, along with ongoing continuous development opportunities.
Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by calling the school office on 01264 323423 or emailing, adminoffice@normangate.hants.sch.uk.
Applications can be made via the Hampshire online Hub or using the attached application form, emailed tostephanie.jones@normangate.hants.sch.uk.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect thiscommitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Norman Gate School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 11
- School size
- 108 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Norman Gate School website
- Email address
- stephanie.jones@normangate.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01264 323423
About Norman Gate School
Norman Gate is a nurturing and inclusive special school located in Andover, Hampshire, catering for children aged 2 years 9 months to 11 years with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and a range of additional needs. We are proud to offer a highly supportive learning environment where pupils can thrive both academically and personally.
The school currently has 110 children on roll, grouped into small classes of approximately 10–12 pupils, each led by a teacher and supported by two or three Learning Support Assistants. This structure allows us to provide individualised and focused learning experiences, tailored to each child’s unique strengths and challenges.
At Norman Gate, we are passionate about delivering a broad and engaging curriculum that supports the development of key skills, independence, and confidence. We believe in purposeful, creative teaching that helps every child reach their full potential.
Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking school community that values professional development and a shared commitment to inclusive education.
Arranging a visit to Norman Gate School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stephanie.jones@normangate.hants.sch.uk.
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