Job Title: Teacher

Location: Peak School

Grade/Scale: MPS / UPS Plus SEN1

Contract: 32.5 hours per week

Peak School is a Nursery to Post 16, special school academy located in the village of Chinley, in the north west corner of Derbyshire.  We cater for children and young adults with a wide range of special educational needs, including those with significant learning and communication difficulties.

We are looking to appoint an excellent teacher who is passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with SEND. If you enjoy challenge, value teamwork and want to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. We promise an exciting and rewarding journey as we continue to strengthen our provision and strive for excellence for both our pupils and staff.

We are looking for a teacher who will play a key role in delivering high-quality learning experiences for pupils with a range of complex needs. The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging and purposeful learning that supports pupils to develop communication, independence and confidence.

•  Plan and adapt learning carefully so that activities help pupils secure the intended knowledge and skills.

•  Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and strengthen our curriculum across all pathways and age phases.

•  Use assessment effectively to understand pupil progress and inform future learning.

•  Contribute positively to the wider life of the school and work closely with families and other professionals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive practice, creative teaching and helping pupils with SEND prepare for their future lives.

You will join a supportive and dedicated staff team who work closely together to ensure that every pupil experiences success. In return, we offer a welcoming school community, strong professional support and the opportunity to develop your practice within a school that is ambitious for both its pupils and staff.

If you would like to visit the school prior to the closing date, please contact our school admin team.

Benefits Include: 

- Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions) 

- Generous holiday entitlement 

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.  

- Access to National College CPD platform.  

For further information, please contact Beverly Tinson on btinson@peakschool.co.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date