Teacher- Maternity Cover

Ideally for a Term 6 start

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and enthusiastic Teacher to join our outstanding school in this pivotal role (ECTs welcome to apply). Ideally with an interest and background in SEN as well as primary trained/ experienced

In the position of Teacher at Quest, you will have a wide and varied role, teaching children with autism, supported by our amazing team of Teachers, Behavioural Specialists and Tutors using techniques based on the principles of ABA/PBS

We also provide

• Term-time working & school holidays (This means that your salary will be divided and paid in 12 equal monthly instalments providing you with a full month’s salary even during the school holidays)
• Rewarding, life-changing work
• Employee assistance program including 24/7 GP access and counselling
• Support for professional development
• Staff Well-being Task Force (representation from all areas of the school to devise a wellbeing programme for the staff)
• Supportive, team-based culture
• 5% pension contribution
• Referral scheme for recommending a friend to work here (Ts and Cs apply)

This is a fun and rewarding hands-on role, where no two days are the same. You will need to be creative, have a positive attitude and be committed to providing an excellent school experience to our pupils.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a difference to children’s lives by enabling them to learn, thrive and achieve.

Full training will be provided and there are great opportunities for career progression. Enthusiasm, reliability, being a team player and a self starter are key skills required for the role.

Quest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

The Quest School is legally obligated to process an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts.

The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2013 / 2020 / 2023) will not appear on a DBS certificate.

For posts in regulated activity, the DBS check will include a relevant barred list check (Children’s and/or Adults barred list check depending on the role).