Churchill Special School
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Join our team as a Class Teacher at Churchill Special School
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? Do you believe in the power of education to change lives? Churchill Special School, part of the Unity Schools Partnership, is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to join our vibrant and supportive community. You will be teaching our newly created class of up to 12 year 7 and 8 or 9 ASD pupils, who are working at Key Stage 2 level. This group of pupils will be a pathway where they will be taught the Primary Curriculum leading to a range of Entry Level and Life Skills accreditation till they leave in year 11 or 13. As well as being the class teacher for this class you will have form tutor responsibilities, we will support you with delivering the curriculum by ensuring you have weekly PPA which is the equivalent of 1 day and you will be supported by two Teaching Assistants, the Pastoral Team and the Speech and Language Team.
Why Churchill Special School? At Churchill, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential and life beyond their time at school. Our school serves pupils with a range of special educational needs, and we are committed to providing a tailored and enriching educational experience. We are a special school with a unique environment which caters for 94 pupils aged between 8 and 18. In our ungraded Ofsted Inspection in October 2024 and we were judged to have taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection, which was in 2019 where the school was graded outstanding.
Pupils love their school as this is a place where they can be themselves. Pupils build important social skills and make friends. Adults support pupils to celebrate their neurodiversity and recognise the shared similarities they have with others, regardless of background. One pupil echoed many others by saying ‘this is a school that any pupil in the world would want to go to’ (Ofsted 2024). Please read our report
We are looking for:
a passionate qualified primary teacher
experience or a keen interest in working with pupils with special educational needs
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
a commitment to inclusive education and continuous professional development.
You will:
benefit from a two-week autumn half term break
have access to training and development opportunities through our Teaching School Hub and Unity Institute
gain support from access to a wealth of experienced teachers across the trust including from the trust’s school improvement team
benefit from excellent career development opportunities
have access to our comprehensive staff benefits package including discounted; retail, holidays, tech, gym / leisure facilities and much more
be supported through our extensive trust-wide wellbeing offer.
Join us and make a difference! If you’re ready to inspire, motivate, and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more
Please read the (pdf)
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or for an informal discussion about the role, please email the school on admin@churchillschool.co.ukor call 01440 760338
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website
Apply Now! Applications are welcomed from those who have worked within mainstream and wish to develop a specialism through appropriate training.
Closing date: 9 am, 5 May 2026. Interview date: 8 May 2026.
Unity Schools Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust of 400 schools, with a network of five special schools. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance.
We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups. Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.
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