Salary: £45,352 + SEN allowance of £2,787
Grade: M6 + SEN allowance (UPS may be considered for an outstanding candidate)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire - The Dales School
The Dales School
Morton on Swale, Northallerton
DL7 9QW
Headteacher: Ann-Marie Ellis Tel: 01609 772932 www.thedalesschool.org
The following position is available:
Teacher – Established Contract - Up to M6 + SEN allowance
(UPS may be considered for an outstanding candidate)
Are you a dynamic and inspirational teacher seeking a new and exciting opportunity? There is an opportunity to teach within our school to facilitate learning and progress for our wonderful children and young people between the ages of 2-19. We need an outstanding teacher who can offer:
A proven track record of facilitating exceptional outcomes for students with PMLD/SLD/Autism/MLD.
A sound ethos and expertise in a truly personalised approach to learning.
Our school is set in a rural location between the North Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales. We facilitate consistently good or better outcomes for learners with MLD, Autism, SLD and/or PMLD. You will benefit from a highly skilled and collaborative middle leader team and a comprehensive and high quality CPD package. It is planned that the post will be paid up to M6 +SEN (UPS considered for exceptional candidate).
We consider that the interview is a 2-way process and as part of the interview day you will be given the opportunity to see our school in action. However, if you feel that you would like to visit the school before you submit your application, please contact our School Administrator, Heidi Taylor on 01609 772932 to arrange to visit.
Working for Us – Staff Benefits
As a Dales School employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance:
- Health & Wellbeing Support – including confidential advice and counselling through our Employee
- Assistance Programme.
- Lifestyle Discounts – save on shopping, supermarkets, travel, and more with our employee discount scheme.
- Fitness Perks – discounted gym memberships across the county to help you stay active and healthy.
- Financial Wellbeing Tools – resources and support to help you manage your finances confidently. Before applying, applicants are requested to read the Job description and person specification available on the school’s website – please apply via the NYC website as only applications received this way will be considered.
Key Documents
Key Dates
Closing date: 1st November 2026
Interview: 12th November 2026
Start: ASAP
The Dales School is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do. We will take action to identify and eliminate all forms of discriminatory practice that act as barriers to achieving this.
The Dales School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction throughout employment at the School. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Post is subject to an enhanced DBS and health check.
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