Primary Teacher & Key Stage Leader

Posting date:	14 November 2025
Salary:	£32,916.0 to £45,352.0 per year
Additional salary information:	+ uplift for additional duties
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	21 November 2025
Location:	Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0RX
Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	4744413_1763109048

Summary

Your new school

Gretton School welcomes autistic children and young people aged from 5-19 years old, as weekly boarders or as day learners.

Every learner at Gretton has a diagnosis of Autism, and the ability to learn at or above the level of their mainstream peers, but require a specialist setting in order to achieve their remarkable potential.

As autism specialists, we understand that consistent daily routines and staffing helps to keep anxiety at a minimum and ensures that our learners feel safe and confident in their surroundings.

We have a high staff to learner ratio and classes are small and personal - we know each of our learners really well and employ the best strategies to support them in their everyday school life.

A broad curriculum, an emphasis on holistic development, and the development of life and social skills, means that we are able to bring out the best in all our learners, and to provide them with opportunities to flourish.

At whatever stage a young person joins Gretton, we will ensure they are happy and prepared to make the most of the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.


Your new role
As Primary Teacher & Key Stage Leader, you will deliver a broad and balanced curriculum to a small class of up to 10 pupils, adapting lessons to meet the needs of learners on the autistic spectrum. Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will lead your Key Stage team, driving excellence and continuous improvement. Your leadership will cover learner progress, curriculum planning, staff development, and parental engagement. You'll play a key role in shaping a positive learning environment and ensuring every child achieves their potential.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience working with children and young people with special educational needs
• Strong leadership skills, including team management and performance oversight
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage behaviour effectively and foster a positive classroom culture
• ICT proficiency (Google Suite, email, databases)
  Desirable: SEN/Autism qualifications, NPQML, experience with EHCPs and school improvement planning

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary (MPS + uplift for leadership duties)
• Opportunity to lead and innovate within a specialist autism setting
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with ongoing CPD
• Small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratio
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people
• Access to a multidisciplinary team and specialist resources

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please see our website at https://www.grettonschool.com/ or call Brett Coventry on 020 3818 7040


We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore we encourage interested applicants to submit an application as soon as possible.

Safeguarding recruitment statement:
Gretton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. We aim to be a fair employer and are committed to equal opportunities. Gretton School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability or age.

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