Teacher

Barrs Court School, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1EQ

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale + SEN Allowance
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

The post holder will be expected to:

• Teach pupils across all age ranges and with a variety of special educational needs, delivering engaging and differentiated learning experiences in line with the school’s adapted National Curriculum (Entitlement Curriculum).
• Plan, implement, and evaluate high-quality teaching, learning, and interventions to meet individual pupil needs.
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress, attainment, and achievements in accordance with school policy and statutory requirements.
• Take responsibility for a designated class, including pastoral care, behaviour management, and wellbeing.
• Lead and manage a team of Teaching Assistants and support staff to ensure effective support for pupil learning and development.
• Liaise and collaborate with parents, carers, and multi-agency professionals to support pupil progress and welfare.
• Promote equality, inclusion, and diversity within all aspects of school life.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils, adhering to statutory and school safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to whole-school development, curriculum improvement, and the wider organisation of the school.
• Maintain accurate planning and assessment records, prepare reports (including IEPs, EHCPs, and Behaviour Plans), and set appropriate learning targets.
• Ensure the safe organisation and supervision of pupils during lessons, activities, and educational visits.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school initiatives to support continuous improvement.
• Take responsibility for pupils’ health and safety, reporting any concerns to the Headteacher.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Headteacher to support the effective operation of the school.

Essential:

• Successful experience of teaching pupils across a range of ages and abilities.

• Proven ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality, inclusive lessons.

• Experience of adapting teaching and learning for pupils with a variety of special educational needs and disabilities.

• Experience of assessing, recording, and reporting pupil progress in line with school and statutory requirements.

• Experience of working collaboratively within a team, including managing Teaching Assistants or support staff.

• Experience of engaging parents, carers, and other professionals to support pupil progress and wellbeing.

Desirable:

• Experience of teaching within a special school or inclusive setting.

• Experience of leading a subject area or contributing to curriculum development.

• Experience of implementing and reviewing individual education or behaviour support plans (IEPs/EHCPs).

• Experience of contributing to multi-agency meetings and Annual Reviews

What the school offers its staff

At Barrscourt School,you’ll join a caring, collaborative community that values professional growth, wellbeing, and innovation. We offer excellent facilities, supportive leadership, and opportunities for professional development through Accordia Academies Trust.

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.

Additional documents

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

AAT Application Form Teaching.doc - 187 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher JD and PS 23.03.26.pdf - 150 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher (1).pdf - 93.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Barrs Court School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 94 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barrs Court School website
• Email address: scooke@accordiatrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01432 265035
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barrs-court-school-hereford

Arranging a visit to Barrs Court School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email scooke@accordiatrust.co.uk.

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