Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £44,947.50 to £4,494,750 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | Dumfries, DG1 2DD |
| Company: | The Cambian Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 24874 |
Summary
Position: Teacher
Location: Dumfries
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time
Salary Details: Up to £44,947.50 per annum DOE
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to deliver engaging lessons to students with diverse needs who are unable to access mainstream education. This is a rewarding opportunity to inspire young people through personalised, accessible teaching in a supportive environment.
Who we are:
Netherlea School is managed within the Applied Care and Development (ACAD) organisation, which is a subsidiary of the proprietor, CareTech Community Services Ltd. It is an all-through independent special school, located in Dumfries. The school supports children and young people who have faced significant disruption to their learning as a result of social, emotional and behavioural needs, autistic spectrum disorder or learning difficulties. The school registration is for up to 16 children and young people between the ages of 8 years old and 18 years old.
We are committed to providing a nurturing, safe and vibrant learning environment that fosters a love of learning and enables every student to become the best they can be.
Requirements:
Appropriate primary / secondary teaching qualification.
The ideal candidate will:
- Communicate effectively with parents / carers.
- Develop productive nurturing relationships with our young people.
- Provide advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education and wider well-being.
- Teach assigned classes together with associated preparation and planning.
- Prepare pupils for examinations and assist with their administration.
- Develop the school curriculum.
- Maintain a rich, stimulating classroom environment.
- Assess, record and report on the work of pupils.
- Promote and safeguard the health, wellbeing and safety of pupils.
- Work in partnership with parents, care staff and other professionals.
- Participate in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and self evaluation.
- Contribute towards the development needs of the school.
Why work for us:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to progress in your career.
- Training opportunities either face to face or online.
- Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
- You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
- Supportive management and senior leads.
- We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.
Caretech is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Caretech is an equal opportunities employer.
Caretech will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.