Class Teacher; Kemball School

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated class teacher to cover a maternity leave at Kemball School, a day special school for pupils with cognitive and learning difficulties. The position starts September 2026.

The pupils within the class have profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex medical and physical needs. They are taught using a highly adapted, individualised curriculum. Candidates should have knowledge and understanding of an EYFS/Key Stage 1 primary curriculum, and a willingness to further their professional development by attending relevant courses and implementing new initiatives.

• Experience in a special school setting (or ECT candidates with relevant special school experience) welcomed.
• Knowledge of an EYFS/Key Stage 1 primary curriculum.
• Willingness to pursue professional development and implement new initiatives.

Kemball School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This will require disclosure of all unspent and spent (filtered–unfiltered) reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates will be asked to complete a self‑declaration of criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity.

The School is committed to equality of opportunity.

• Access to employee wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy, online fitness classes and more.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Competitive Employer Pension Scheme.
• Family‑friendly policies allowing flexible working, occupational maternity and paternity pay.
• Free flu jabs.
• Union recognition.
• Access to wellbeing time.

Applications from ECT candidates with relevant special school experience are welcome. The closing date for applications is 4th June. For enquiries and to submit applications, email recruitm