Teacher
Blackmarston School, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NX12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
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
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will teach a small class of learners, delivering creative, inclusive lessons as part of our Entitlement Curriculum. Working with a team of Teaching Assistants, you will nurture independence, communication, and confidence, helping every pupil to achieve their potential.
Applicants should hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and demonstrate a passion for supporting pupils with additional learning needs. Experience in special education or training such as Trauma-Informed Practice, PECS,Signalong, or Thrive would be an advantage but is not essential. We welcome applications from teachers in both mainstream and specialist settings.
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.
What the school offers its staff
At Blackmarston,you’l ljoin 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
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.
About Blackmarston School
- School type
- Academies, ages 2 to 11
- School size
- Up to 99 pupils
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- scooke@accordiatrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01432 272376
Barrs Court School and The Beacon College, part of Accordia Academies Trust, are a welcoming and forward-thinking special school and College for pupils aged 11–19 with a wide range of complex additional learning needs, including autism and profound and multiple learning difficulties. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Class Teacher/Tutor to join our dedicated team. You will teach a small class of learners, delivering creative, inclusive lessons as part of our Entitlement Curriculum. Working with a team of Teaching Assistants, you will nurture independence, communication, and confidence, helping every pupil to achieve their potential. Applicants should hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and demonstrate a passion for supporting pupils with additional learning needs. Experience in special education or training such as Trauma-Informed Practice, PECS, Makaton, or Thrive would be an advantage but is not essential. We welcome applications from teachers in both mainstream and specialist settings. At Barrs Court and The Beacon, 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.
Arranging a visit to Blackmarston School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email scooke@accordiatrust.co.uk.
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