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KS3 Teacher

Durham Academy · Durham · County Durham

Job description

We are looking to recruit a primary trained teacher to deliver the key stage 3 curriculum to students with diagnosed SEN needs and/or EHCPs and support the transition of year 5/6 students who are working below age related expectations in preparation for Secondary School.

You will ensure that the pupils are included and supported in order to develop key skills and foundation knowledge that is wherever possible, in line with their peer.

Your duties will include adapting curriculum materials and lesson plans to meet the needs of your classes across a range of national curriculum subjects. Planning and delivering personal development sessions to develop social communication and interaction in preparation for adulthood and ensuring that SEN plans are followed in order for the students to achieve their targets and milestones. To do this you will be supported by the SENCO and Head of Faculty/Subjects to ensure that the core curriculum knowledge is covered and adaptations are appropriate, so the curriculum remains broad and balanced. You will act as an emotionally available adult to the students in your class and build positive relationships with parents are carers, reporting on progress, behaviour and achievements.

You should have sound working knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice, experience of teaching students with a wide range of special educational needs and a knowledge of phonics learning and reading strategies. Our ideal candidate will have an unwavering belief that all children can succeed, and high-quality inclusion is the means to this.

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About this school

Durham Academy

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Requires Improvement
Pupils
396
Avg teacher salary
£54,267
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.2:1
Academy trust
ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Durham, County Durham, DH7 7NG

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
24 June 2026
Closing date
11 July 2026

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