This role is fixed term until July 2026, with the opportunity to become permanent.  

Are you an experienced teacher passionate about making a real difference in the lives of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are looking for a dedicated teacher with significant SEND experience and a proven track record in a specialist SEN school environment.

Join us here at Abbey School - where your expertise will be valued, your creativity encouraged, and your professional growth supported.

Based in the heart of Chester City Centre, Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 4-19 years whom may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.

Why Join Us?

• High Staffing Ratios – ensuring you have the time and support to focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.
• Collaborative Team of Professionals – work alongside skilled therapists, support staff, and specialists who share your commitment to excellence.
• Incredibly Resourced Environment – from sensory rooms to adaptive technologies, we provide everything you need to deliver outstanding education.
• Generous Resourcing Budgets – giving you the freedom to innovate and tailor learning experiences to individual needs.
• Onsite ICT Department – ensuring seamless integration of technology into your teaching.
• Focus on Wellbeing – for both staff and pupils, because we believe happy teachers create the best learning environments.

Requirements:

• Significant experience working with SEND learners.
• Previous experience in a SEN school setting.
• It is essential that you have experience of delivering a Primary curriculum
• Not suitable for NQT’s/ECT’s

Salary: Main Pay Scale + 1 SEN Point

Start date: January 2026

Deadline to apply: 9am 3^rd November 2025

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities to enable children and young people to enjoy learning, make progress and experience a sense of wellbeing.
• Creating a positive learning environment, reflective of the school’s culture and ethos as set out in its curriculum purpose statement.
• Leading a class team to provide outstanding teaching and learning for all children and young people.
• Assessing, recording and reporting progress for children and young people within the class.
• Preparing for and contributing to Person Centred Reviews.
• Working in partnership with parents, colleagues and other professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Please see the Recruitment Pack for the full job description and person specification.

You will be joining a friendly, enthusiastic and well qualified staff team and will find this post challenging, stimulating and rewarding. An excellent comprehensive in-service training and an induction programme will be provided by the school.

We are seeking applicants who are:

• Committed to supporting students with special educational needs.
• Skilled at motivating and inspiring learners across a range of abilities.
• Dedicated to supporting the unique needs of every pupil, ensuring individualised support.
• Effective communicators with outstanding interpersonal abilities.
• A collaborative team member who can also excel independently.

For further information please download the recruitment pack which contains a detailed job description and person specification.

If you’re ready to join a forward-thinking, well-resourced school where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Something Exceptional: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, innovative environment dedicated to delivering pupil-centred care.

State-of-the-Art Resources: Join our team and benefit from cutting-edge facilities to support our pupils, and innovative tools designed to support and enhance your professional growth.

Professional Development: Benefit from specialised training in supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, along with ongoing CPD opportunities to propel your career forward.

Inspiring Location: Discover the unique quality of life in Chester, where a vibrant cultural scene meets rich history, scenic beauty, and a thriving economic hub. Chester offers professionals an idyllic setting to achieve a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme
• Technology appropriate for your job
• Comprehensive staff training programme
• Access to WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more.
• Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits
• The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others

For further information please visit https://www.abbeyschool.com/recruitment/