71 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    13 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    4 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

English

Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

TBA Depending on Experience

Additional allowances

TBA Depending on Experience

Teacher of Core job summary

Teacher of Core

Unqualified Teacher/MPS/UPS

Temporary

Full/Part Time

Application Closing Date: 13th February 2026

We have an exciting and unique opportunity to join our highly successful Education Support Centre judged Outstanding by OFSTED.

We are looking for a Teacher of Core at our KS4 Centre.

So, what is a Core Teacher? We are looking for someone who is fluid and flexible and may be able to offer any of the following subject areas:

English and/or Maths and our options curriculum at Level 1

This could suit part-, or full-time, in conjunction with the flexibility of delivering subjects with the options block.

Why? Because we work in a holistic way where educating the whole child is at the centre of what we do. Building relationships with the learners is paramount to the role. The nature of our curriculum allows us to build bespoke packages and therefore we are looking for the right person rather than individual subjects.

Our two straplines “'Be the best you can be” and “Inspiring Futures” underpins our work with the young people in our care and you will share our inclusive and learner-centred approach and be committed to engaging young people and their families to overcome their barriers to learning, as well as to raise their aspirations.

We are a forward-thinking, dynamic and versatile organisation that is solution-focused and are seeking a like-minded person to join us. We can offer a unique opportunity to really make and see a difference in the life outcomes for the young people we work with.

There is always something new and exciting on the horizon at DESC. If you thrive on change, are a creative thinker and relish new opportunities then we can offer something special for you.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to a staff wellbeing package, have termly staff wellbeing time, have our own in-house Therapeutic Services Team and have been awarded the Kitemark for Effective Practice in Emotional Mental Wellbeing in Schools. Our flexible and supportive approach allows us to be mindful and care for our staff who are our key resource.

Probationary Period: New employees to the Centre will be required to satisfactorily complete a six-week probationary period of service

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 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.

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About Dacorum Education Support Centre

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 16
School size
6 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 16
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