Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Job reference: 005367

Salary: MacIntyre's Qualified Teacher Payscale

Closing date: 14/08/2026

Location: Wingrave

Job Description

Location: MacIntyre School, Wingrave, Buckinghamshire

Salary: MacIntyre’s Qualified Teacher Payscale

Hours & Contract: Full-time, Permanent (41-week residential/day school setting)

Regulatory Body: Ofsted (Rated 'Good')

Teaching that transforms lives. A career that grows with you.

If you are looking for a teaching role where you can build deep, meaningful connections with your students and see the real impact of your work every single day, MacIntyre School in Wingrave has a place for you.

Located in a quiet village setting in rural Buckinghamshire, our 41-week residential and day school supports children and young people aged 10–19 with severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex sensory or communication needs.

Teaching here is designed for real, individualised impact. With small class sizes of up to six students, you have the time, space, and resources to focus on what truly matters: personal progress, independence, and well-being.

Key responsibilities include:

• Purpose-built learning: Utilize exceptional facilities including our Immersive Experience room, Therapy Zone, outdoor learning spaces, music and drama suite, and sports hall with a bouldering wall to deliver a creative, non-subject-specific curriculum.
• Integrated approach: Work collaboratively alongside on-site therapists, behaviour support specialists, residential staff, and families to support each young person holistically across their waking day.
• Classroom leadership: Lead, coach, and mentor a small team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Senior LSAs, modelling best practice and creating a calm, purposeful environment where everyone can do their best work.

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About You

We are looking for a resilient, positive educator who brings warmth, creativity, and high expectations to the classroom. Whether your background is in SEN or mainstream education, if you have the drive to help young people thrive, we want to hear from you.

What you will bring:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised post-compulsory teaching qualification.
• Strong educational foundations: The ability to plan, deliver, and monitor an engaging curriculum adapted to individual learning styles, communication needs, and social development.
• Team leadership skills: A collaborative approach to managing, coaching, and motivating support staff within your classroom.
• Values and mindset: Excellent communication skills, strong time management, and a firm belief in inclusion, dignity, and positive risk management.
• Flexibility: Willingness to participate in a management on-call rota (evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required).

(Note: Experience with severe learning disabilities or autism is welcome, but mainstream teachers with a strong interest in adaptive teaching or learning through play are equally encouraged to apply. Some students require support with personal care.)

We are looking for a resilient, positive educator who brings warmth, creativity, and high expectations to the classroom. Whether your background is in SEN or mainstream education, if you have the drive to help young people thrive, we want to hear from you.

About us
MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.

MacIntyre School offers an innovative and challenging non subject-specific curriculum, individually tailored to provide each student with the best possible learning opportunities and outcomes. Learning takes place throughout the waking day, whether at school, in the residential houses or out in the community, where we provide an exciting range of off-site learning activities. We promote independence and effective communication in everything that we do.

Training, Professional Development & Progression

Starting a new role is a big step, and we recognise that everyone learns differently. From day one, you will receive a flexible induction combining interactive eLearning, face-to-face workshops, and hands-on mentoring to ensure you feel confident and supported through your probation.

Your growth does not stop there. Throughout your career at MacIntyre, you will have the continuous backing of your line manager alongside our specialist in-house Learning & Development, Quality, and HR teams.

How we support your career:

• Tailored Guidance: Structured personal development plans, regular 1:1 supervision sessions, and annual appraisals aligned with MacIntyre’s career frameworks.
• Core Frameworks: In-depth training in our signature person-centred delivery approaches, including The Commitments, DNA, and Great Interactions.
• School Leadership & Practice: Space and encouragement to innovate working practices and build directly on the school’s existing high standards.
• Clear Progression: Genuine pathways to broaden your expertise, take on new responsibilities, or progress into senior roles over time.

Pay and Rewards

Our staff are at the heart of our success and we offer a range of benefits to thank and reward them:

• A competitive salary with SEN allowance
• Teacher Pension scheme
• Full induction with ongoing support from the Education Leadership Team
• Training and development with access to further professional development
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
• MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
• Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents

How to apply
If the Class Teacher sounds like the right fit for you, click on the Apply button on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV.

Alternatively if you would prefer to complete a manual application form, you can either download one from the attachments on our website advert or phone us on 01908 230100 and we will send an application form to you.

Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today.

Safer Recruitment and Diversity statement

MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children, young people and adults we support. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining.

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