Class Teacher
Applicants should refer to the below Job Description and Person Specification and return their completed application forms to recruitment@presfieldschool.org.
Please note: we do not accept CVs.
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Closing Date for applications: 10:00 am on Friday 17th April 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 20th April 2026
Interviews (to include a lesson observation): Thursday 23rd April 2026
Class Teacher
Required from September 2026 (Permanent Full Time)
We are looking for an outstanding and innovative Class Teacher with QTS to join our fantastic team at Presfield High School.
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled general Class Teacher to work across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 within our specialist SEN setting for pupils with ASC. The successful candidate will deliver highly personalised, structured lessons that support academic progress alongside social communication and emotional regulation development. You will adapt the curriculum to meet individual EHCP outcomes, use autism-friendly approaches, and create a calm, supportive learning environment. Strong behaviour support, differentiation, and a nurturing mindset are essential. The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dedicated team committed to inclusive practice and holistic student development.
Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible. You will be expected to share our vision of shaping futures, changing lives by empowering vulnerable young people, to advocate for themselves, be happy and contribute positively to society.
Whilst prior knowledge of Autism, sensory needs and previous experience of working in an SEN environment would be desirable, excellent teaching skills, commitment and levels of resilience are just as important.
When it comes to looking after our students, we never settle for second best.
About Us
Presfield High School is an oversubscribed specialist provision which caters for students with a primary diagnosis of Autism from age 11 through to 19. All our 132 students have an EHCP which identifies Autism as their primary need. We are advocates of Dr Stephen Shore’s belief that “If you have met one child with autism you have met ONE child with autism”. This underpins all that we do and we are committed to challenging the stereotypical views that are often associated with Autism.
We passionately believe in empowering our students and their families to advocate for their individual needs, to support them to make meaningful contributions to society and to gain employment if that is their chosen destination. This is demonstrated in our diverse curriculum that promotes an aspirational academic and social pathway.
We are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Due to the nature of the work involved, this post is "exempt" from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Interested candidates are welcome to attend for an informal tour around the school. Please contact the School Office on 01704 227831 should you wish to arrange a tour of the school.