Teacher

Telephone no: 01603 454199 

Email:

Website: www.clareschool.co.uk

• Salary: (MPS/UPS dependent upon candidate) + SEN Point 
• Temporary- Maternity Cover until 31st October 2027
• Full Time
• Hours 1.0 FTE
• Term Time only
• Required November 2026

The Clare School is looking to appoint a full-time teacher to join our team for a maternity cover position. This full-time role is available from November and is expected to run until November 2027, or the return of the permanent post holder. There is flexibility around the start date for the right candidate.

You do not need to have any complex needs teaching experience - we are looking for a person who is enthusiastic, kind and is passionate about helping our pupils to succeed.

Pupils at The Clare School have a wide range of learning, physical, sensory, communication and medical needs. This post will require someone who aspires for every pupil they teach to reach their full potential and to support every individual to become as independent as possible.

This post will also need someone who will assess, plan and respond to each child’s individual learning needs and interests. We are passionate about recording the progress our pupils make, maintaining up-to-date records that are meaningful for individual pupils and their families.

It is essential that you can facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with a highly stimulating environment, that motivates engagement and challenges understanding. We must ensure that every pupil has the chance to use their individual strengths to make the most of every learning opportunity.

The Clare School is an ‘outstanding’ school, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work within this exciting and vibrant community.

How to apply:

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed applications should be returned via email to

Closing Date: 25 September 2026, 9am

Interview Dates: 29 September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.