SEND Lecturer (1195) Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships with autistic young people? Do you have the skills to inspire and support learners through challenges? St John's College is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Lecturer to join our team and help our learners thrive. Key Responsibilities Build Strong Relationships Foster meaningful connections with learners, focusing on their individual needs and challenges. Reflect and adapt your approach to ensure all students feel valued and understood. Facilitate Challenging Conversations Engage with students through tough conversations, maintaining respect and a positive relationship, ensuring their voice is heard. Community Building Advocate for mental health and prioritise building a supportive, inclusive community that encourages growth, emotional well-being, and mutual respect. Goal-Oriented Approach Work closely with learners to identify their personal and educational goals, creating tailored plans and providing the necessary guidance and support. Staff Leadership Lead by Example Guide and inspire staff to effectively support learners, especially when addressing mental health challenges, ensuring the team is aligned and motivated. Strong Management Skills Oversee and direct staff to deliver the best outcomes for learners, creating a team environment that fosters growth and development. Organisational Expertise Highly Organised Manage individualised schedules for learners with exceptional attention to detail, while ensuring all safeguarding and reporting responsibilities are met with urgency. Collaborative Partnerships Work with stakeholders (including OT, SaLT, and work experience partners) to address the diverse needs of learners, ensuring smooth transitions and full support. Forward-Thinking and Flexible Adaptability Demonstrate a flexible approach to lesson planning, individualised targets, and learner schedules. Regularly assess what's working and adjust strategies accordingly. Innovative Solutions Think creatively to motivate and engage learners, ensuring their progress aligns with their long-term goals and aspirations. Preparing for Life After College Focus on preparing learners for the next steps in their journey, whether it be further education, employment, or transitioning back to their homes and communities. At St John's College, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every learner is empowered to reach their full potential. If you are a compassionate, innovative, and organised individual with a passion for working with young people, we want to hear from you. Apply Now Join us in shaping the future of our learners. Help them build strong relationships, overcome challenges, and achieve their aspirations. Closing date for applications: 27th April 2026 Candidates informed of outcome: 29th April 2026 Interview date: 05th May 2026 Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age. Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people. Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance. Documents SJC - Lecturer - JD - 2026.pdf (484.72 KB)
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
SEND Lecturer (1195) Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships with autistic young people? Do you have the skills to inspire and support learners through challenges? St John's College is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Lecturer to join our team and help our learners thrive. Key Responsibilities Build Strong Relationships Foster meaningful connections with learners, focusing on their individual needs and challenges. Reflect and adapt your approach to ensure all students feel valued and understood. Facilitate Challenging Conversations Engage with students through tough conversations, maintaining respect and a positive relationship, ensuring their voice is heard. Community Building Advocate for mental health and prioritise building a supportive, inclusive community that encourages growth, emotional well-being, and mutual respect. Goal-Oriented Approach Work closely with learners to identify their personal and educational goals, creating tailored plans and providing the necessary guidance and support. Staff Leadership Lead by Example Guide and inspire staff to effectively support learners, especially when addressing mental health challenges, ensuring the team is aligned and motivated. Strong Management Skills Oversee and direct staff to deliver the best outcomes for learners, creating a team environment that fosters growth and development. Organisational Expertise Highly Organised Manage individualised schedules for learners with exceptional attention to detail, while ensuring all safeguarding and reporting responsibilities are met with urgency. Collaborative Partnerships Work with stakeholders (including OT, SaLT, and work experience partners) to address the diverse needs of learners, ensuring smooth transitions and full support. Forward-Thinking and Flexible Adaptability Demonstrate a flexible approach to lesson planning, individualised targets, and learner schedules. Regularly assess what's working and adjust strategies accordingly. Innovative Solutions Think creatively to motivate and engage learners, ensuring their progress aligns with their long-term goals and aspirations. Preparing for Life After College Focus on preparing learners for the next steps in their journey, whether it be further education, employment, or transitioning back to their homes and communities. At St John's College, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every learner is empowered to reach their full potential. If you are a compassionate, innovative, and organised individual with a passion for working with young people, we want to hear from you. Apply Now Join us in shaping the future of our learners. Help them build strong relationships, overcome challenges, and achieve their aspirations. Closing date for applications: 27th April 2026 Candidates informed of outcome: 29th April 2026 Interview date: 05th May 2026 Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age. Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people. Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance. Documents SJC - Lecturer - JD - 2026.pdf (484.72 KB)
TreeHouse School is an Ofsted Outstanding SEN School for children and young adults aged 4 -19 with a primary diagnosis of autism (most of whom have additional learning, social, emotional, communication, health and care needs). Our Ambitious approach ensures that, through our curriculum and delivery, we focus on delivering quality of life outcomes for our children and young people. Please note, this is a maternity cover starting from September 2026 for a minimum of 8 months. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, qualified SEND Teacher to join us on our ambitious journey. Your day to day role will include delivering creative and person-centred lessons to up to 8 learners in a pre-formal class. We welcome both Primary and Secondary teachers to apply. Why join us? Term time only role Free healthy breakfast available every day Working with Autism/learning disability industry experts across our school and our charity Autonomy in your role You have the freedom to be creativity and get to see first hand our learners progress and achieve their goals and aspirations (as well as your ideas coming to life in the classroom). Mental health and wellbeing are at the core of everything we do; The SLT practise compassionate leadership . Continued professional development and training including a wide range of in house and external training courses. Annual staff recognition awards. Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme (plus a bike shed outside the school). Employee Assistance Programme: to help you balance your work, family, and personal life. Access to physiotherapy. On-site parking is available Your role: Provide excellent delivery, teaching and course leadership to learners across TreeHouse School. Safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people we support. Work with pupils to ensure they receive a service that delivers the outcomes specified in their individualised learning, person-centred plans. Prepare and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans, assignments and assessments in line with departmental and awarding body requirements. Work collaboratively with allied health professionals as part of a trans-disciplinary team. Our learners are mostly pre-verbal or use assistive communication systems to make their needs understood and follow different pathways depending on their needs and strengths, these are pre, semi and formal and you can read more here on our website. (Please refer to our JD and FAQ document attached to our website for more details). Closing date: 26th of April Shortlisting date: W/C 27th of April Interviews date: 7th and 8th of May Start date: September 2026 (Maternity cover) Assessment: You will be asked to attend a formal interview (45 minutes - 1 hour) and you will conduct a Micro Teach (20-30 minutes) with a group of pupils. Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age. Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people. Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification. Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Mar 30, 2026
Full time
TreeHouse School is an Ofsted Outstanding SEN School for children and young adults aged 4 -19 with a primary diagnosis of autism (most of whom have additional learning, social, emotional, communication, health and care needs). Our Ambitious approach ensures that, through our curriculum and delivery, we focus on delivering quality of life outcomes for our children and young people. Please note, this is a maternity cover starting from September 2026 for a minimum of 8 months. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, qualified SEND Teacher to join us on our ambitious journey. Your day to day role will include delivering creative and person-centred lessons to up to 8 learners in a pre-formal class. We welcome both Primary and Secondary teachers to apply. Why join us? Term time only role Free healthy breakfast available every day Working with Autism/learning disability industry experts across our school and our charity Autonomy in your role You have the freedom to be creativity and get to see first hand our learners progress and achieve their goals and aspirations (as well as your ideas coming to life in the classroom). Mental health and wellbeing are at the core of everything we do; The SLT practise compassionate leadership . Continued professional development and training including a wide range of in house and external training courses. Annual staff recognition awards. Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme (plus a bike shed outside the school). Employee Assistance Programme: to help you balance your work, family, and personal life. Access to physiotherapy. On-site parking is available Your role: Provide excellent delivery, teaching and course leadership to learners across TreeHouse School. Safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people we support. Work with pupils to ensure they receive a service that delivers the outcomes specified in their individualised learning, person-centred plans. Prepare and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans, assignments and assessments in line with departmental and awarding body requirements. Work collaboratively with allied health professionals as part of a trans-disciplinary team. Our learners are mostly pre-verbal or use assistive communication systems to make their needs understood and follow different pathways depending on their needs and strengths, these are pre, semi and formal and you can read more here on our website. (Please refer to our JD and FAQ document attached to our website for more details). Closing date: 26th of April Shortlisting date: W/C 27th of April Interviews date: 7th and 8th of May Start date: September 2026 (Maternity cover) Assessment: You will be asked to attend a formal interview (45 minutes - 1 hour) and you will conduct a Micro Teach (20-30 minutes) with a group of pupils. Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age. Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people. Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification. Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
TreeHouse School is an Ofsted Outstanding SEN School for children and young adults aged 4 -19 with a primary diagnosis of autism (most of whom have additional learning, social, emotional, communication, health and care needs). Our Ambitious approach ensures that, through our curriculum and delivery, we focus on delivering quality of life outcomes for our children and young people. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, qualified SEND Teacher to join us on our ambitious journey. Your day to day role will include delivering creative and person-centred lessons to up to 8 learners in a pre-formal class. We will consider ECT's for this role and welcome both Primary and Secondary teachers to apply. Why join us? Term time only role Free healthy breakfast available every day Working with Autism/learning disability industry experts across our school and our charity Autonomy in your role You have the freedom to be creativity and get to see first hand our learners progress and achieve their goals and aspirations (as well as your ideas coming to life in the classroom). Mental health and wellbeing are at the core of everything we do; The SLT practise compassionate leadership . Continued professional development and training including a wide range of in house and external training courses. Annual staff recognition awards. Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme (plus a bike shed outside the school). Employee Assistance Programme: to help you balance your work, family, and personal life. Access to physiotherapy. On-site parking is available Your role: Provide excellent delivery, teaching and course leadership to learners across TreeHouse School. Safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people we support. Work with pupils to ensure they receive a service that delivers the outcomes specified in their individualised learning, person-centred plans. Prepare and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans, assignments and assessments in line with departmental and awarding body requirements. Work collaboratively with allied health professionals as part of a trans-disciplinary team. Our learners are mostly pre-verbal or use assistive communication systems to make their needs understood and follow different pathways depending on their needs and strengths, these are pre, semi and formal and you can read more on our website. (Please refer to our JD and FAQ document attached to our website for more details). Closing date: 26th of April Shortlisting date: W/C 27th of April Interviews date: 7th and 8th of May Start date: September 2026 Assessment: You will be asked to attend a formal interview (45 minutes - 1 hour) and you will conduct a Micro Teach (20-30 minutes) with a group of pupils. Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age. Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people. Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification. Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Mar 30, 2026
Full time
TreeHouse School is an Ofsted Outstanding SEN School for children and young adults aged 4 -19 with a primary diagnosis of autism (most of whom have additional learning, social, emotional, communication, health and care needs). Our Ambitious approach ensures that, through our curriculum and delivery, we focus on delivering quality of life outcomes for our children and young people. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, qualified SEND Teacher to join us on our ambitious journey. Your day to day role will include delivering creative and person-centred lessons to up to 8 learners in a pre-formal class. We will consider ECT's for this role and welcome both Primary and Secondary teachers to apply. Why join us? Term time only role Free healthy breakfast available every day Working with Autism/learning disability industry experts across our school and our charity Autonomy in your role You have the freedom to be creativity and get to see first hand our learners progress and achieve their goals and aspirations (as well as your ideas coming to life in the classroom). Mental health and wellbeing are at the core of everything we do; The SLT practise compassionate leadership . Continued professional development and training including a wide range of in house and external training courses. Annual staff recognition awards. Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme (plus a bike shed outside the school). Employee Assistance Programme: to help you balance your work, family, and personal life. Access to physiotherapy. On-site parking is available Your role: Provide excellent delivery, teaching and course leadership to learners across TreeHouse School. Safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people we support. Work with pupils to ensure they receive a service that delivers the outcomes specified in their individualised learning, person-centred plans. Prepare and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans, assignments and assessments in line with departmental and awarding body requirements. Work collaboratively with allied health professionals as part of a trans-disciplinary team. Our learners are mostly pre-verbal or use assistive communication systems to make their needs understood and follow different pathways depending on their needs and strengths, these are pre, semi and formal and you can read more on our website. (Please refer to our JD and FAQ document attached to our website for more details). Closing date: 26th of April Shortlisting date: W/C 27th of April Interviews date: 7th and 8th of May Start date: September 2026 Assessment: You will be asked to attend a formal interview (45 minutes - 1 hour) and you will conduct a Micro Teach (20-30 minutes) with a group of pupils. Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age. Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people. Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification. Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The Rise School is seeking a passionate, innovative and dedicated Computing Teacher to join our team on an initial fixed term contract until August 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences that inspire and motivate pupils to achieve their full potential, including success in Computer Science GCSE. At The Rise School, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to thrive. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering an engaging and rigorous Computing curriculum from Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 4, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a cohesive and forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning. Within this role, you will also teach Maths to Year 7. You will be responsible for planning and delivering well-structured, differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of our pupils, ensuring strong progress against curriculum and Individual Support Plan (ISP) targets. You will contribute to the ongoing development of the Computing curriculum and assessment strategies across both primary and secondary phases, keeping up to date with educational developments within the subject. Working closely with the wider school team, you will support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning through evidence-based strategies and targeted interventions. You will ensure that support staff within lessons are effectively deployed to maximise engagement and provide timely, focused support tailored to individual needs. A strong emphasis is placed on promoting pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, enabling them to succeed both within school and beyond. The role also includes responsibilities as a Class Tutor, where you will take an active role in the academic, pastoral and personal development of a group of pupils. You will act as a key point of contact for parents, contribute to pupil reviews, and ensure that registration periods are purposeful and supportive. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership within the classroom, effectively managing and supporting additional staff, including trainees and teaching assistants. You will be responsible for maintaining a well-organised, safe and engaging learning environment, ensuring high standards of health and safety at all times. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential, alongside a proactive approach to collaboration, communication and school improvement. You will uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection, and actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion in line with the school's values. If you are an enthusiastic educator with a passion for Computing and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. We are open on experience and are keen to hear from both Maths and Computing teachers. Only applications submitted online will be considered via the recruitment portal Closing date: Sunday 19th April 2026 Start Date: September 2026 interview Date: Friday 24th April 2026 Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age. Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people. Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
The Rise School is seeking a passionate, innovative and dedicated Computing Teacher to join our team on an initial fixed term contract until August 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences that inspire and motivate pupils to achieve their full potential, including success in Computer Science GCSE. At The Rise School, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to thrive. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering an engaging and rigorous Computing curriculum from Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 4, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a cohesive and forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning. Within this role, you will also teach Maths to Year 7. You will be responsible for planning and delivering well-structured, differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of our pupils, ensuring strong progress against curriculum and Individual Support Plan (ISP) targets. You will contribute to the ongoing development of the Computing curriculum and assessment strategies across both primary and secondary phases, keeping up to date with educational developments within the subject. Working closely with the wider school team, you will support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning through evidence-based strategies and targeted interventions. You will ensure that support staff within lessons are effectively deployed to maximise engagement and provide timely, focused support tailored to individual needs. A strong emphasis is placed on promoting pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, enabling them to succeed both within school and beyond. The role also includes responsibilities as a Class Tutor, where you will take an active role in the academic, pastoral and personal development of a group of pupils. You will act as a key point of contact for parents, contribute to pupil reviews, and ensure that registration periods are purposeful and supportive. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership within the classroom, effectively managing and supporting additional staff, including trainees and teaching assistants. You will be responsible for maintaining a well-organised, safe and engaging learning environment, ensuring high standards of health and safety at all times. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential, alongside a proactive approach to collaboration, communication and school improvement. You will uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection, and actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion in line with the school's values. If you are an enthusiastic educator with a passion for Computing and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. We are open on experience and are keen to hear from both Maths and Computing teachers. Only applications submitted online will be considered via the recruitment portal Closing date: Sunday 19th April 2026 Start Date: September 2026 interview Date: Friday 24th April 2026 Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age. Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people. Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
