Teacher - SEN
NCEA Castle School, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
7 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0fte
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year FTC
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
SEN Point 1 (£2,787)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Castle School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and resilient Teacher to join our dedicated and highly skilled team.
Castle School is a thriving special school for pupils aged 4–18 with multiple learning difficulties, autism, complex communication needs and associated medical and physical needs. We are committed to providing a highly personalised, ambitious and engaging curriculum that enables every pupil to achieve their full potential and develop the skills they need for adulthood.
We are proud of our nurturing, inclusive and aspirational culture, where positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our school offers six curriculum pathways, ensuring learning is meaningful, challenging and responsive to individual needs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a purpose-built environment with exceptional facilities, including multi-sensory rooms, a hydrotherapy pool and rebound therapy provision. You will be supported by a dedicated leadership team, experienced colleagues, specialist therapists and a strong network of professionals committed to continuous improvement, professional development and securing the very best outcomes for our pupils.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who is committed to making a difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs. Whether you are an experienced special school practitioner or looking to develop your career within SEND, Castle School offers extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you share our ambition for every pupil and would like to be part of our exceptional team, we look forward to receiving your application. Candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school to learn more about the role, meet our staff and experience first-hand what makes Castle School such a special place to work.
What the school offers its staff
As well as a rewarding career in a fully inclusive learning environment, the Trust offers thefollowing benefits:
- Teacher Pension Scheme, with a 28.68% employer contribution
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
- Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
- Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
- Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers, including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.
- Cycle to work scheme
Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About NCEA Castle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 157 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- NCEA Castle School website
- Email address
- emma.fannon@ncea.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01670816111
Castle School provides education for learners with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, including autism. Our students benefit from the expertise of a highly skilled and dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants.
Our purpose-built facilities include:
• Multi-sensory rooms
• A hydrotherapy pool
• A trampoline room for rebound therapy
• A dedicated Post-14 suite
We warmly invite you to visit our school to experience our state-of-the-art facilities and the high-quality provision we offer.
Castle School is a nurturing, inclusive educational community where passionate educators work collaboratively to empower students to achieve their full potential.
Arranging a visit to NCEA Castle School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.fannon@ncea.org.uk.
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