English Primary Specialist Teacher (KS2–KS4)
High Peak School
Salary: M1 £32,916 – M6 £45,350 + SEN Allowance £2786
Are you an enthusiastic, experienced, and accomplished English specialist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? High Peak School is seeking a motivated and inspiring English teacher to join our dynamic team and inspire pupils through engaging, high-quality English teaching.
About High Peak School
High Peak School is a specialist independent school for children and young people aged 7–16 years, many of whom have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated needs, including ADHD. It is an exciting time to join with the expansion of the RAISE pathway designed to support pupils back into education who have emotionally based school non-attendance. Developing safe and secure relationships with pupils and staff and watching personal growth of pupils is amazing to see. Set over 20 acres of beautiful countryside amongst the rolling hills of Derbyshire, our unique environment provides an exceptional setting for learning, personal development, and wellbeing.
We currently have 90 pupils on roll and are expanding to accommodate up to 110 pupils, reflecting our continued growth and success. Our small class sizes, specialist approach, and nurturing ethos enable pupils to thrive both academically and personally.
High Peak School is proud to be part of the Kedleston Group, a respected provider of specialist education with 14 schools across the country. We are also proud to hold a Good rating from Ofsted for the past 3 inspections.
The Role
We are looking for a passionate English specialist primary-trained teacher who can confidently deliver the English curriculum across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, with the ability to teach Key Stage 4 being highly desirable.
The successful candidate will:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality English lessons that engage and challenge our pupils.
- Foster a positive learning environment that supports pupils educational and personal growth.
- Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing constructive feedback and support.
- Support pupils with ASC, ADHD, and a range of additional learning needs to achieve their full potential.
- Create a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, external professional, and the wider school community to support pupil outcomes.
- Contribute to curriculum development and the wider life of the school.
- Demonstrate high expectations for both academic achievement and personal development.
- Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities.
What We're Looking For
What we are looking for:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Have experience teaching English across KS2 and KS3.
- Experience of teaching English at KS4 and delivering Entry Level and Functional Skills qualifications is desirable.
- A qualification in SEND education is desirable.
- Experience of working with children with ASC, and SEN.
- A strong understanding of the National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.
- Resilience, adaptability, and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for every pupil.
- Share our values of inclusion, compassion, and high aspirations.
Why Join High Peak School?
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.
When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
At High Peak School, we are committed to supporting our staff as well as our pupils. We offer:
- Salary on the Main Pay Scale to Upper Pay Scale (MPS–UPS).
- Extensive and high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- Access to a range of employee discount and wellbeing schemes.
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing national group of specialist schools.
- A supportive and collaborative staff team.
- The chance to work in a stunning rural setting with over 20 acres of grounds and outdoor learning opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of young people.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
o Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
o Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
o Cycle to work scheme
o Generous life cover
About us
High Peak School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-16 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and associated speech, language and communication needs, and pupils who have experienced Emotional Based School Non Attendance (EBSNA).
High Peak School provides a specialist environment and support primarily for autistic children and those needing a similarly adapted approach with small classes of up to 6 pupils within our calm, nurturing setting. Our school caters for children from the age of 7 up to 16 years (Key Stages 2, 3 and 4).
We help children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who may be struggling to keep up with the pace of work, may be losing confidence, or struggling with the overwhelming sensory environment of their mainstream school. We also help children who have been out of education for a period of time, to positively re-engage in an education which takes into account any negative experiences they may have had in schools so far.
We are looking for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.
Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies, and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of safeguarding or child protection concern. You will
remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and always be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues.
The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We will ask you to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for information that is publicly available. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.
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