Teacher - Ravenshall School

Teacher – Ravenshall School

Organisation: Schools
Directorate: Special Schools
Service Area: Ravenshall School
Hours: Full Time
Number of Jobs: 1
Location(s): Ravensthorpe Road, Dewsbury WF12 9EE

Position type: Permanent
Grade: MPS / UPS + SEN Allowance
Salary: MPS / UPS + SEN Allowance

Join an Outstanding School Where Every Day is an Adventure

At Ravenshall School, learning really is an adventure. Our pupils describe their journey here as exciting, challenging and full of opportunity, and our most recent Ofsted inspection praised the incredible journeys they make every day.

We are an outstanding special school for pupils aged 4-19 with a wide range of complex needs. Our approach is rooted in care, respect and ambition: we expect the very best for our pupils and support them to achieve it. Our curriculum is unique, purposeful, creative and designed to unlock every child’s potential.

We are looking to appoint a talented teacher to lead learning in a class of primary aged children with a range of complex needs and communication and interaction difficulties.

• Passion for working with children and young people with special educational needs
• Ability to create engaging, challenging and personalised learning experiences
• High expectations for yourself and your pupils
• Skills in teamwork, communication and classroom leadership
• Positivity, energy and a strong sense of commitment

Experience of PMLD or complex needs teaching is an advantage but not essential; we provide high‑quality training and ongoing professional development.

• An ambitious, innovative curriculum supported by excellent resources and facilities.
• Outstanding professional development, tailored to your career stage and interests.
• A collaborative, supportive staff team with strong shared values.
• Leaders who listen, value new ideas and invest in staff wellbeing.
• A school community shaped by our motto:
  All Different, All Equal, All Important.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding checks as part of the recruitment process.

We warmly encourage you to visit Ravenshall and see for yourself why our pupils love coming to school. To arrange a visit, please contact us on

To apply for this job please follow this link  to My New Term .

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date
: 16 January 2026, 10:00 AM

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education

• Education