Dorset Council UK
TEACHER - Westfield Arts College
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Westfield Arts College
Teacher - Supply
Teachers Mainscale Pay Range
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative class teacher to join our committed team providing cover. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional who has proven teaching experience in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
As Part Of Your Role You Will
- Create and maintain a classroom environment that promotes a total communication approach, regulation, and engagement.
- Work closely with families, teaching staff, teaching assistants, therapists, and external agencies to ensure holistic support for each young person.
We are looking for
- A qualified teacher (QTS, ideally primary trained), with successful experience of delivering a broad curriculum to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, especially in relation to speech, language, and communication needs.
- Excellent communication and relational skills with pupils, families, and colleagues.
- A creative, reflective, and solution-focused practitioner who is able to adapt and differentiate to meet diverse needs and is passionate about helping young people develop confidence, independence, and self-esteem.
- A strong team player who is committed to ongoing professional development and to contributing positively to Westfield’s ambitious Broadening Horizons curriculum.
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Why Join Us?
- Use Therapeutic Thinking approaches to understand and support behavior, fostering resilience and personal development.
- A real opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of extraordinary young people.
- A highly supportive and collaborative staff team that values therapeutic practice and emotional wellbeing.
- Ongoing training and development in Therapeutic Thinking, communication approaches, and SEND pedagogy.
- Excellent facilities, beautiful grounds, and a welcoming learning environment.
- A school community that celebrates progress in all its forms - academic, social, and emotional.
About Us
Westfield is a highly regarded 4-19, 230 pupil Dorset special school. All pupils have significant learning difficulties, some with additional complex needs. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and successful school. They will also receive the full support of an exceptionally committed and skilful staff team. Ofsted judged us as outstanding in February 2023.
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Westfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines. We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: 19 October 2026
Interviews: To be Confirmed
Job description and application forms are available via the Dorset Council Jobs website.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Julie Rook, Admin Officer (HR) on 01305 833518 or jrook@westfield.dorset.sch.uk
Further information about Westfield can be found at www.westfield.dorset.sch.uk.
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