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Teacher

Pinewood School, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9PB

This job expired on 22 January 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 January 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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: £34,398 to £46,839 Fringe
• Pay scale: M1-M6 plus SEN1 - Fringe
• Additional allowances:

  SEN1 at £2,787

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Believes that students should be central to all decision-making.

• Is hard-working and resilient.

• Demonstrates creativity and a solution-driven approach.

• Possesses strong skills in building and maintaining relationships.

• Embraces challenges with enthusiasm.

• has QTS

Experience working in a Special School is not a prerequisite. More importantly, we value enthusiasm and a willingness to develop within this exciting, challenging, and rewarding area of education.

What the school offers its staff

What Pinewood Offers:

• Competitive salary

• Great location with good road and rail links - rural setting with free on-site parking

• A strong culture of outdoor learning—both in school and the wider community

• Brand new facilities - State of the art new build due for completion February 2026

• Staff wellbeing initiatives (Education Mutual)

• Access to CPD and training opportunities

• Clear progression pathways for career development

• Supportive colleagues and an inclusive working environment

If you’re excited about the chance to build confidence, independence and happiness in our learners, then Pinewood could be the perfect place for you to grow.

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.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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

Letter to Applicants - Teacher 2026.pdf - 224 KB (opens in new tab)

class_teacher_job_description_2026.pdf - 279 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher person_specification.pdf - 205 KB (opens in new tab)

About Pinewood School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pinewood School website
• Email address: j.morcom@pinewood.herts.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pinewood-school-ware

Pinewood is a SEND Secondary School in Ware, Hertfordshire which provides education for students with a range of needs including Autism, Down’s Syndrome and other conditions that result in a developmental delay. We cater for roughly 210 pupils in School, years 7 to 11.

All our pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans.

Arranging a visit to Pinewood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.morcom@pinewood.herts.sch.uk.

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