Teacher
Heltwate School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8RL23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale
Additional allowances
SEN allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
- have experience of teaching children with SEND, in either primary or secondary phases;
- have high expectations of pupil behaviour, attitudes and achievement;
- enjoy teaching an innovative, creative and integrated curriculum which supports pupils who require a multi-sensory approach;
- be enthusiastic, confident and able to show initiative;
- be flexible and adaptable team player with excellent communication and organisational skills;
- be able to effectively liaise with other professionals and external agencies and can work effectively as part of a team;
- have a friendly manner with a good sense of humour;
- be calm and patient;
- show evidence that they can form positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents;
- have good interpersonal skills and enjoy being part of a supportive team;
- be committed to high quality teaching, learning and assessment.
What the school offers its staff
The opportunities for further professional development and training would enable the successful candidates to progress in their career.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Governing Board of Heltwate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practice complies with all relevant legislation. As part of our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups the appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will carry out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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 Heltwate School
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 4 to 18
- Size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Heltwate School website
- Email address
- recruitment@heltwate.net
- Phone number
- 01733262878
Heltwate caters for pupils across the primary and secondary age range who have been identified as having
severe learning difficulties. Heltwate encourages pupils to do the best they can to achieve their potential
in a safe, supportive and calm environment by a team who supports them throughout their time here.
We are situated over three sites across the city, Heltwate main site in Bretton, Jubilee in Bretton and Heltwate @ St George's in Dogsthorpe.
Arranging a visit to Heltwate School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@heltwate.net.
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