13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    14 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    1 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

English, PSHE

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5 hrs

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

SEN 2 = £5,497

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit an inspirational and motivated teacher of English and Personal Development (PSHE, Preparation for Adulthood, Citizenship) who wants to be part of a highly successful, collaborative and supportive team and wishes to provide stimulating lessons and outstanding learning experiences for students with SEN across KS3, KS4 and KS5in addition, supporting the whole school across a range of extra-curricular and enrichment activites.

The successful candidate will have strong subject and curriculum knowledge, will be excited about teaching and is an excellent classroom practitioner. You must have a proven track record in raising achievement, be suitably qualified and passionate in these subject areas, be a highly motivated and outstanding classroom practitioner fully committed to working with children and recognising that members of our community are ‘Role Models and Catalysts for Change.’ You will embody our school values of Integrity, Resilience, Imagination, Self-Belief and Empathy. Along with departmental colleagues you will plan, implement and monitor a range of strategies to promote a love of learning.


What the school offers its staff

Clare Mount Specialist Sports College has a record of high standards and was again judged ‘Outstanding’ in its most recent inspection. The school is one of the largest special schools in the UK for students with Autism, moderate learning difficulties and speech and learning difficulties. We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour and achievement.

We are committed to the professional development and Equality and Diversity of all our staff. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

How to Apply:

Please complete and send the application form and letter of application to the Headteacher, Mr D Keefe email: recruitment@claremount.wirral.sch.uk


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

Clare Mount Specialist Sports College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Clare Mount Specialist Sports College

School type
Special school, ages 11 to 19
School size
410 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0151 606 9440

Clare Mount Specialist Sports College is a very successful 11-19 school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs including autism and was judged outstanding in its most recent Ofsted report, Novemeber 2021.

Arranging a visit to Clare Mount Specialist Sports College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@claremount.wirral.sch.uk.

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