We are an all age (4-19) special school in Middlesbrough and we work with children and young people with a range of learning difficulties, including Severe Learning Difficulties, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, and Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities.

Our school is a vibrant and dynamic place to work. We are a forward thinking, outward facing school and we constantly strive to challenge, motivate and inspire our special learners to be the best that they can be.

Priory Woods is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed including online checks. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Teacher

Head teacher:                Miss E Fox
Grade/point:                   MPS/UPS + SEN 1
Contractual status:    Permanent to start 1^st September 2024

If you:

• are an excellent classroom practitioner
• have an ability to work across different ages
• have some experience within SEND settings
• enjoy working in a fast paced, innoative, exciting and supportive environment.
• have high aspirations and are eager to work towards the best outcomes for children and young people
• are competent in the use of ICT across the curriculum.

then we would welcome your application. The post will be suitable for a teacher with either mainstream or special school experience. 

Visits prior to application are warmly welcome, please contact the school on 01642 770540 to arrange an appointment.

Please complete the application form and return to Mrs S Robinson by email to recruitment@priorywoodsschool.com

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing Date: 9am – Tuesday 7^th May 2024
Shortlisting: Tuesday 7^h May 2024
Interviews:  Thursday 16^th May 2024

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2 x Teacher (Maternity Cover) 1 x Full Time, 1 x FTE 0.6

Head teacher:                Miss E Fox
Grade/point:                   MPS/UPS + SEN 1
Contractual status:    Maternity Cover to start 1^st September 2024

If you: 

• are an excellent classroom practitioner 
• have an ability to work across different ages 
• have some experience within SEND settings 
• enjoy working in a fast paced, innovative, exciting and supportive environment. 
• have high aspirations and are eager to work towards the best outcomes for children and young people 
• are competent in the use of ICT across the curriculum. 

then we would welcome your application. The post will be suitable for a teacher with either mainstream or special school experience.   

Visits prior to application are warmly welcome, please contact the school on 01642 770540 to arrange an appointment. 

Please complete the application form and return to Miss E Fox by email to recruitment@priorywoodsschool.com 

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

Closing Date: 9am – Tuesday 7^th May 2024 
Shortlisting: Tuesday 7^th May 2024 
Interviews: Thursday 16^th May 2024 

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Specialist Teaching Assistant – Level 3

Head teacher: Miss E Fox
Scale points: Grade G points 12 to 15
Actual Salary: £21,585 to £23,235
Hours:                35 hours per week, term time only plus one week
Contractual status:    Permanent

We currently have vacancies for 2 Level 3 Specialist Teaching Assistants.

If you are a suitably qualified, highly motivated, creative with high aspirations for all learners, we would like to hear from you.

The successful applicant must have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• A good understanding of special educational needs
• Understanding of child development and learning processes
• The ability to work with learners from four to nineteen and with a range of abilities

Please contact school and ask to speak to Emma Fox or Vicky McDermott if you would like to have more information about our school or the post.

Please complete the application form and return to Mrs S Robinson at

recruitment@priorywoodsschool.com Please indicate clearly which post you are applying for.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, therefore, all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as “spent” must be declared.

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 7^th May 2024
Shortlisting: Tuesday 7^th May 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 14^th May 2024

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Care Assistant

Head teacher:                Miss E Fox
Grade/Point:                     Grade E point 8
Salary:                                £11,532 (actual salary)
Hours:                                20 hours per week, term time only plus one week
Contractual status:    Permanent

We currently have a vacancy for a Care Assistant for 20 hours, to join our existing team. 

This role involves assisting pupils with their personal hygiene needs, helping with changing for hydrotherapy sessions and providing support for pupils with eating and drinking.

If you are a caring individual, highly motivated, energetic and enjoy working as part of a team then please apply. Experience of working in a care environment would be beneficial yet not essential as on the job training will be provided.

Application forms should be returned to Susan Robinson at the above address or emailed to recruitment@priorywoodsschool.com

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 7^th May 2024
Shortlisting: Tuesday 7^th May 2024
Interviews: w/c 12^th May 2024