Teacher

Please note that we may choose to remove this advert prior to the closing date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. We are looking for a dedicated teacher to further strengthen our talented and dedicated staff team. You will have responsibility for a designated class as a Tutor, with the opportunity to teach all pupils in the school within your specialist subject. The successful candidate will hold QTS and will have a proven record of excellent teaching, and behaviour management. You will need to be resilient and passionate about education, and embrace the challenges that working with pupils with this profile of need brings. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. Cornerstone School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. References will be requested from referees for shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. Shortlisted applicants will also need to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form via MyNewTerm before interview. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates, and any concerns will be discussed during the interview. Appropriate vetting checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be performed upon provisional offer. Please refer to our Safer Recruitment Policy for further information. This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini can help you enhance your application and prepare for the recruitment process, but it is essential to use them responsibly. You may use AI to refine and clarify your ideas, research publicly available information, and check spelling and grammar. You must not use AI to exaggerate or invent skills or experience, or to produce generic responses for your application. All information submitted must be accurate and reflect your own experience and abilities.