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TEACHER - MATERNITY COVER
GANTON SCHOOL
Salary Range: Main Pay Scale + SEN1
Allowances: SEN 1 - £2,786
Hours of work: Full time
Contract: Fixed term maternity cover until 31 August 2026
Start date: February 2026
Are you a dedicated teacher that is motivated to help our pupils reach their full potential?
Our dedicated team provides the best educational opportunities for all our pupils allowing each and every one of them to succeed in reaching their full potential. In return we offer a professional, friendly working environment in a school where everyone is valued.
Ganton School is outward looking, truly inclusive and is committed to excellence in personalised learning and well-being.
Experience of working with children with severe learning difficulties and autism is desirable. You should be willing to work with complex pupils who have significant communicative and sensory related barriers to learning.
Applications are welcome from teachers at all stages of their careers, including those new to the profession and those aiming for future career opportunities.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
1. Be a passionate, hardworking, qualified Teacher
2. Have successful subject leadership experience
3. Have the ability to deliver well planned and stimulating lessons across the curriculum and ability range
4. Have a belief that all children are capable of great things and learning should be fun
5. Be confident in establishing sound professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents and our community
6. Have knowledge and understanding of effective behaviour management strategies and the ability to put these into practice
7. Have high expectations of everyone within the school community
8. Be committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people.
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
9. Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
10. A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassador and peer networks.
11. Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
12. Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
13. A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
14. Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
Visits to the school are welcomed, encouraged and can be arranged via Danielle Abbott, HR Administrator, at Ganton School.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please complete our 'fast apply' application form and upload with an optional cover letter.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 3 November 2025
Interviews: w/c 17 November 2025
CONDITIONAL OFFER:
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.
Professional standards detail the responsibilities and expectations of our job roles. The enclosed generic role specification is offered in good faith as a guide to professional practice. We strive for excellence and encourage our staff to aim high, making positive impacts through their clear focus and professionalism. All role specifications are subject to change to adapt with circumstances. Additional duties may be asked of our staff if necessary.
If you believe you are the right person for our role then we would love to hear from you.
Safeguarding Statement
Ganton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.