Class Teacher
Role
TEACHING STAFF
School
Heltwate School
Heltwate School, Heltwate, Bretton
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Headteacher
Mrs Alison Ashworth
No. On Roll
214
Job Number
74509118
Email: recruitment@heltwate.net
Closing Date
01 Oct 2026
Advert
Heltwate School
Class Teacher
Job Description
Safeguarding Children and Young People
Heltwate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in its care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the school’s safeguarding policy and procedures.
Main purpose of the role:
To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils with support from teaching staff
To monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils
To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
To contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment and behaviour
To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth
Responsible for:
Providing learning experiences and support for pupils
Liaising with:
Senior Leadership Team, teaching/support staff, school representatives, external agencies and parents
Operational / Strategic Planning:
To assist in the teacher development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in curriculum areas and departments
To contribute to curriculum areas
To plan and prepare schemes of work and lessons with oversight from teaching staff
To contribute to the whole school’s planning activities
Staff Development:
To take part in staff development programmes by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development
To continue personal development in the relevant areas including subject knowledge and teaching methods
To engage actively in the Performance Management Review process
To support teams in the effective/efficient deployment of Teaching Assistants
To work as a member of a designated team and to contribute positively to effective working relationships
To assess the progress of pupils and direct the work of Teaching Assistants in the delivery of educational programmes
Management Information:
To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up‐to‐date information to the Headteacher
To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of pupils
To track pupil progress and use information to inform teaching and learning
4. Communications:
o To communicate effectively with the parents of students as appropriate
o To co‐operate and communicate with other teaching and support staff
o To communicate and co‐operate with outside agencies concerned with the welfare of individual pupils.
o To follow agreed policies for communications in the school
5. Health, safety and discipline:
o Promote the safety and well-being of pupils in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding and other relevant policies.
o Maintain good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the school behaviour policy.
6. Teaching:
o To be assigned to a group of pupils
o To teach students according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work carried out by the student in the school and elsewhere in liaison with other teaching staff
o To assess, monitor, record and report on the progress, development and attainment of pupils and to keep such records as are required by the Headteacher
o To contribute to written assessments, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils
o To undertake a designated programme of teaching
o To ensure a high quality learning experience for pupils
o To prepare materials for the day
o To use a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning appropriate to pupils’ needs and demands of the curriculum
o To maintain discipline in accordance with the school’s procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work
o To mark, grade and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback as required
7. Additional Duties:
o To play a full part in the life of the school’s community, to support its vision and ethos and to be a good role model for all pupils
8. Other Specific Duties:
o To continue own specific professional development as agreed
Vacancy: Teacher
Start: January 2027 or sooner
Salary: Main Scale & SEN
Contract type: Full time
Contract term: Permanent
Location: Within one of our three sites – Bretton or Dogsthorpe
Key dates
Apply by: 1st October 4pm
Interviews: Week commencing 12th October
School Tours: Please contact School Office to arrange a visit
Heltwate School is looking to recruit a creative and highly-motivated practitioner to contribute to the teaching and learning of pupils with SEND.
Heltwate caters for pupils across the primary and secondary age range who have been identified as having severe learning difficulties. Heltwate encourages pupils to do the best they can to achieve their potential in a safe, supportive and calm environment by a team who supports them throughout their time here.
We would welcome applications from experienced or recently qualified teachers with primary or secondary training. The ideal candidates will:
· have experience of teaching children with SEND, in either primary or secondary phases;
· have high expectations of pupil behaviour, attitudes and achievement;
· enjoy teaching an innovative, creative and integrated curriculum which supports pupils who require a multi-sensory approach;
· be enthusiastic, confident and able to show initiative;
· be flexible and adaptable team player with excellent communication and organisational skills;
· be able to effectively liaise with other professionals and external agencies and can work effectively as part of a team;
· have a friendly manner with a good sense of humour;
· be calm and patient;
· show evidence that they can form positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff and
parents;
· have good interpersonal skills and enjoy being part of a supportive team;
· be committed to high quality teaching, learning and assessment.
The opportunities for further professional development and training would enable the successful candidates to progress in their career.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment: 01733 262878
Please email applications to recruitment@heltwate.net
The Governing Board of Heltwate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practice complies with all relevant legislation.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups the appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy at any stage if required.
recruitment@heltwate.net