7 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    10 November 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    3 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time, part time: This Fixed Term Contract is to start in January until the end of the academic year, or until the substantive post holder returns. Whilst we looking ideally to appoint full time, we would also consider applications from candidates looking for a significant part time position (e.g. 0.8 fte).

Contract type

Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

TEACHER PAY SCALE (FRINGE) PLUS £3,405 SEND ALLOWANCE

Additional allowances

£3,405 SEND ALLOWANCE

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a talented educator with a big heart who shares our commitment to excellence and achieving the very best for all our pupils?

We would like to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and committed individual to the temporary post of SEND teacher to cover maternity leave. The ability to teach Science is desirable, but above all we are looking for a talented educator with a big heart who shares our commitment to excellence and achieving the very best for all our pupils.

This Fixed Term Contract is to start in January until the end of the academic year, or until the substantive post holder returns. Whilst we looking ideally to appoint full time, we would also consider applications from candidates looking for a significant part time position (e.g. 0.8 fte).

We are looking for someone who has the desire and ability to:

  • Teach Science ideally
  • Help our pupils to progress well, achieve and enjoy their learning
  • Work in partnership with others including parents/carers and multi-agency teams
  • Create innovative curriculum and teaching plans
  • Deliver challenging and exciting learning
  • Contribute positively to the work of the team and the development of Rise@GHC


What the school offers its staff

Garth Hill is a happy and vibrant place of learning with a strong team ethos, excellent facilities and an exceptional professional development programme with great opportunities for further career development.

We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.

NAS autism accreditation was awarded in 2024, in addition to achieving the silver award for school of the year in the Pride of Bracknell awards.

Rise@GHC is a specialist resource provision for learners with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and other related special educational needs. The centre is part of Garth Hill College but operates in dedicated buildings within a short walk/drive from our main site.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Garth Hill College

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1474 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01344 421122

Garth Hill is a happy and vibrant place of learning. We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.

Success has been built upon high standards and expectations. We expect pupils to take responsibility, to work as hard as staff, always try their best, and to reflect upon, and learn from failure and success. We also expect our young people to demonstrate good behaviour, self-discipline and respect. We praise and reward good citizenship, but there are clearly understood sanctions for unacceptable conduct.

Garth Hill College serves the community of North Bracknell and surrounding areas for pupils aged 11-19.

Arranging a visit to Garth Hill College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com.

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