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 dedicated teacher to join our growing 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:
- Deliver engaging and differentiated English lessons that inspire and motivate learners.
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Support pupils with ASC, ADHD, and a range of additional learning needs to achieve their full potential.
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Create a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals to support pupil outcomes.
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Contribute to curriculum development and the wider life of the school.
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Demonstrate high expectations for both academic achievement and personal development.
What We're Looking For
We would love to hear from candidates who:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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Have significant experience teaching English across KS2 and KS3.
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Ideally have experience of teaching English at KS4.
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Ideally have experience of delivering Entry Level and Functional Skills qualifications but not essential.
- Have a strong understanding of the National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
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Have experience working with children and young people with ASC, ADHD, and additional needs.
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Are resilient, adaptable, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for every pupil.
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Share our values of inclusion, compassion, and high aspirations.
Why Join High Peak School?
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).
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Extensive and high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
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Access to a range of employee discount and wellbeing schemes.
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Opportunities for career progression within a growing national group of specialist schools.
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A supportive and collaborative staff team.
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The chance to work in a stunning rural setting with over 20 acres of grounds and outdoor learning opportunities.
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The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of young people.
About us
High Peak School, part of Kedleston Group Limited, is a specialist primary and secondary school providing provision for young people aged 7 to 16 years with Autism and associated social, emotional, behavioral and communication needs.
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 teaching1002
