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What We’re Looking For

We are seeking teachers who are not only skilled—but bring heart, imagination and joy to their teaching.

• Have a strong understanding of early childhood development and how young children learn
• Bring a sense of fun, playfulness and curiosity to the classroom
• Are creative, flexible and able to adapt learning to meet highly individual needs
• Are passionate about supporting children with SLD and complex ASD
• Can create learning environments that are nurturing, predictable and joyful
• Work well as part of a collaborative, supportive, multi‑disciplinary team
• Bring positivity, resilience, and a commitment to inclusive practice
• Early Years specialists and teachers with a passion for sensory, play‑based or communication‑focused learning are especially encouraged to apply.

Supportive, skilled and friendly colleagues

Excellent induction, mentoring and ongoing professional development

Opportunities to develop specialist SEND teaching expertise

A positive, nurturing school environment where every achievement is valued

The chance to shape educational experiences that truly transform lives.

At Millstead School no two days are ever the same.

Some days are challenging, most days are fun, and every day is rewarding.

Job Description:

Class Teacher

This job description may be amended at any time, following consultation between the Head Teacher and Teacher, and will be reviewed annually.

Purpose of the job:
To provide a high equality educational experience for all children.

To carry out the duties of a school teacher as set out in the 'School Teachers' Pay and Conditions' document 2024 School teachers' pay and conditions document 2025 and guidance on school teachers' pay and conditions (valid from 1 September 2025) () (and subsequent publications).

To continue to meet the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status Teachers' standards  ().

To be committed to the values, ethos and continuing success of the school.

Knowledge and Understanding:
Understand how pupils’ learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development.

Understand the stages of child development and make all necessary adaptations to meet these, and to address the needs identified in their Education, Health and Care Plan.

Understand how to effectively promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural education with pupils who have severe learning difficulties and complex autism.

Select and make good use of ICT skills for classroom and management support.

Be aware of and support the schools’ current systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including the Child Protection Policy.

Understand and know how data can be used to set clear targets for pupils’ achievement.

Planning, Teaching and Class Management:
Provide clear structures for lessons and for sequences of lessons, which maintain pace, motivation and challenge. Be an enthusiastic classroom leader with presence, energy and a sense of humour. Set high standards and be an effective role model for pupils and other staff members. Make effective use of assessment information on pupils’ progress and achievement and in planning future lessons.

Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individual, establishing high expectations of behaviour and achievement, so that learning objectives are met. Use a variety of teaching and learning styles to motivate and keep all pupils engaged. Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness. Manage and lead a team of additional needs support assistants to ensure that they are deployed effectively, and school policies and procedures are followed appropriately.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting and Accountability:
Assess and record each pupil’s progress systematically with reference to the school’s current practice, including the social and emotional progress of each child and use the results to inform planning. Annotate pupils’ work and learning journey books, providing sufficient information to set future targets. Provide reports on individual progress to the Head Teacher, parents and Local Authority as required.

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