Teacher

Heltwate School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8RL

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 April 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Scale
• Additional allowances:

  SEN

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

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Employment-Application-Form-Teacher.docx - 80.3 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 135 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher JD.pdf - 177 KB (opens in new tab)

About Heltwate School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 18
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heltwate School website
• Email address: recruitment@heltwate.net
• Phone number: 01733 262878
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heltwate-school

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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