Teacher of Core
Dacorum Education Support Centre, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4HS71 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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)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
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Dacorum Education Support Centre website
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