Teacher

Peak School, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 6ES

35 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE) MPS1 / UPS3 - Plus SEN 1 allowance (£2786)

Teacher job summary

Job Title: Teacher

Location: Peak School

Grade/Scale: MPS / UPS Plus SEN1

Contract: 32.5 hours per week

Peak School is a Nursery to Post 16, special school academy located in the village of Chinley, in the north west corner of Derbyshire. We cater for children and young adults with a wide range of special educational needs, including those with significant learning and communication difficulties.

We are looking to appoint an excellent teacher who is passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with SEND. If you enjoy challenge, value teamwork and want to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. We promise an exciting and rewarding journey as we continue to strengthen our provision and strive for excellence for both our pupils and staff.

We are looking for a teacher who will play a key role in delivering high-quality learning experiences for pupils with a range of complex needs. The successful candidate will:

Deliver engaging and purposeful learning that supports pupils to develop communication, independence and confidence.

Plan and adapt learning carefully so that activities help pupils secure the intended knowledge and skills.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and strengthen our curriculum across all pathways and age phases.

Use assessment effectively to understand pupil progress and inform future learning.

Contribute positively to the wider life of the school and work closely with families and other professionals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive practice, creative teaching and helping pupils with SEND prepare for their future lives.

You will join a supportive and dedicated staff team who work closely together to ensure that every pupil experiences success. In return, we offer a welcoming school community, strong professional support and the opportunity to develop your practice within a school that is ambitious for both its pupils and staff.

If you would like to visit the school prior to the closing date, please contact our school admin team.

Benefits Include:

- Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)

- Generous holiday entitlement

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.

- Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Beverly Tinson on btinson@peakschool.co.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

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

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Peak School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 89 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Peak School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/peak-school-high-peak

Peak is a community special school in Chinley, North Derbyshire, welcoming pupils who experience a wide range of needs from a large catchment area including Derbyshire, Tameside and Cheshire.

Our school is part of the Esteem Multi-Academy Trust which includes several other special schools, all striving to secure high quality education for their young people by working together, sharing expertise and practice.

To learn more about out school, visit https://www.peakschool.co.uk/

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