11 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    8 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS / UPS

Additional allowances

SEN 2 £5,497

What skills and experience we're looking for

Clare Mount Specialist Sports College is a very successful secondary school for pupils aged 11 - 19 with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs including autism. The school is outstanding in all areasas judged in its most recent Ofsted report and recently gained Autism Accreditation with Beacon Status.

Due to an unexpected increase in our pupil numbers for September, we are seeking to appoint an excellent, well qualified and inspirational teacher with the ability to work across awide range of subjects for all ages, to join our exceptionally successful school. This is an exciting opportunity for ahighly motivated practitioner who is child centred and able to meet the diverse needs of young people who havedifficulties within a learning and social environment. You must be fully inclusive and interested in the developmentof the whole child, able to differentiate work and your teaching to meet a range of social, emotional and academicneeds. The successful candidate will also be able to create a high-quality learning environment in which pupils arepassionate about learning, maintain high standards of planning, assessment and record keeping, and communicate effectively with staff, parents and students.

The Role: Why 'Aspire'?

Our Aspire provision caters for a small number of pupils with slightly more complex or multiple needs, or those who have experienced emotional barriers to school attendance, but are not ready for school and ready to learn. It is designed for those pupils who find the transition to secondary school most challenging, and / or those that need longer to learn to regulate their emotions. Our mission is simple yet profound: we ensure every child feels settled, safe, and seen.

The successful candidate will be:

  • A strong teacher with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes.
  • Have up-to-date knowledge of subject curricula and assessment requirements for mixed key stages.
  • Be passionate about all aspects of the curriculum, education and the importance subjects have in the wider cultureand ethos of the school.
  • Be willing to learn more about the ever-changing needs of students with special educational needs and disabilities.

What the school offers its staff

We are an Outstanding school where staff belonging is just as important as pupil progress. You will join a supportive community where your professional growth is prioritised.

Ready to make a difference?

If you have the passion to lead and the skill to inspire, we would love to hear from you.


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

Clare Mount Specialist Sports College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Clare Mount Specialist Sports College

School type
Special school, ages 11 to 19
School size
410 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01516069440

Clare Mount Specialist Sports College is a very successful 11-19 school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs including autism and was judged outstanding in its most recent Ofsted report, Novemeber 2021.

Arranging a visit to Clare Mount Specialist Sports College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@claremount.wirral.sch.uk.

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