Teacher
Westfield Arts College, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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 (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours 1265/1265
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS 1 - 6
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance 1
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative class teacher to join our committed team. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional who has proven teaching experience in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. This vacancy is for a secondary ASC specialist class and strong practice in this area is required.
As part of your role you will:
- Plan effectively for the teaching and learning of core subjects within a broad and balanced curriculum, ensuring progression and high-quality outcomes for all our SEND pupils.
- Create and maintain a classroom environment that promotes a total communication approach, regulation and engagement.
- Use Therapeutic Thinking approaches to understand and support behaviour, fostering resilience and personal development.
- Work closely with families, teaching staff, teaching assistants, therapists and external agencies to ensure holistic support for each young person.
We are looking for
- A qualified teacher (QTS, ideally primary trained), with successful experience of delivering a broad curriculum, including English and maths, to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, especially in relation to ASC, ADHD, sensory and speech, language and communication needs.
- Excellent communication and relational skills with pupils, families and colleagues.
- A creative, reflective and solution focused practitioner who is able to adapt and differentiate to meet diverse needs and is passionate about helping young people develop confidence, independence and self-esteem.
- A strong team player who is committed to ongoing professional development and to contributing positively to Westfield’s ambitious Broadening Horizons curriculum.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
- A real opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of extraordinary young people.
- A highly supportive and collaborative staff team that values therapeutic practice and emotional wellbeing.
- Ongoing training and development in Therapeutic Thinking, communication approaches and SEND pedagogy.
- Excellent facilities, beautiful grounds and welcoming learning environment
- A school community that celebrates progress in all its forms – academic, social and emotional.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westfield Arts College
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- Size
- 233 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jrook@westfield.dorset.sch.uk
Westfield is a highly regarded 4-19, 230 pupil Dorset special school. All pupils have significant learning difficulties, some with additional complex needs. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and successful school. They will also receive the full support of an exceptionally committed and skilful staff team. Ofsted judged us as outstanding in February 2023.
Westfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines. We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Arranging a visit to Westfield Arts College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jrook@westfield.dorset.sch.uk.
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