Quay View School is recruiting for a Teacher to join our education team on a 1-year fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. We are looking for a versatile, resilient and committed teacher, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across key stages.
This is a temporary maternity cover position expected to run until the end of the 2026/2027 academic year. While this role is fixed-term, there may be opportunities for ongoing employment within the school, subject to organisational needs.
Located in Bere Alston, Quay View School specialises in providing education for children and young people aged 7-19 with autism (ASD) and social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) related conditions, including trauma and attachment. The safeguarding and wellbeing of our students is paramount; along with encouragement to achieve their full potential.
Our benefits include:
1. Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
2. Comprehensive induction
3. Blue Light Card
4. Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
5. Paid for enhanced DBS
6. Wellbeing support
7. Cycle to work scheme and more
The successful candidate will be able to:
8. Ensure student safety and wellbeing, upholding safeguarding as a priority
9. Inspire and uphold the school's values, ensuring every student receives a high-quality education that helps them to work towards their potential
10. Deliver outstanding teaching by understanding how students learn best, creating engaging lessons, and developing a curriculum that supports their wellbeing and personal development via motivating and fun activities
11. Set high expectations for student achievement and attendance, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of background
12. Build strong, positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and the wider community, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment
13. Stay informed about education developments and be committed to ongoing professional growth
14. Promote a culture of collaboration by sharing best practices, using research and data to inform teaching, and working with other schools when appropriate.
15. Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, creativity and resilience
Please note that all candidates must already hold the right to work in the UK.
Due to the location and requirements of the school, you will ideally hold a UK driving license.
If you would like an informal chat about this exciting role, or to organise a visit, please give Robyn a call on 07720891703 or email robynhill
As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.
We strongly believe in developing our own talent and growing our teachers into successful middle and senior leaders.
If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.
Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.