14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    2 February 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    19 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant
  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,989-£27,254 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join our inclusive team and help students thrive. Support learning, wellbeing, and positive relationships in a nurturing environment built on our values: Trust, Learn, Grow. Ideal for those passionate about making a difference. Apply now to empower young people and transform futures.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive an exceptional application.

To apply for this post, please write a letter of application to the Head teacher Mr Lee McCartney and download the application pack below in the “Available Documents” section. Alternatively, an application pack is available from the school office. In the interest of the economy, we will not contact unsuccessful applicants.

If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Knutton base on 01782 973760.

Closing Monday 2nd February 2026

Shortlist Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Interviews Thursday 12th February 2026


What the school offers its staff

We provide wellbeing support and professional development opportunities

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

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.

Upload additional documents

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

About Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
School size
55 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01782 973760

Cedars Short Stay School provides a varied curriculum for learners from 11 to 16 years who struggle to stay in mainstream settings. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for the inclusion agenda.

We have a comprehensive induction programme for new staff. Our staff are friendly and supportive. We have a relational ethos, good facilities and a positive environment that supports teaching and learning.

We constantly strive for excellence, seeking innovative and collaborative ways of delivering the curriculum and therefore any person appointed will be a highly committed and enthusiastic professional.

The Management Committee of CEDARS Short Stay School wish to appoint an outstanding Teacher with excellent subject knowledge to teach inspirational lessons and to use their drive and teaching dynamic to make a significant contribution to this Good (Ofsted rated 2019) school . CEDARS SSS is an 11 - 16 year education provider for young people.

Arranging a visit to Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email darwin@cedarsnewcastle.staffs.sch.uk.

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