About the role
About this Role
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, passionate teacher of Humanities who can inspire our pupils by delivering engaging, high-quality lessons. If you’re an experienced teacher ready for a new challenge, we’ve got something special for you.
You’ll teach across KS3 and KS4, but we’re a small school, and we want to be upfront about what that means. Your timetable may not sit neatly within the boundaries of one subject. Depending on the needs of the timetable and your own experience, you may also teach within other Humanities subjects. You don’t need to arrive as an expert in everything, but you do need to be curious, adaptable and willing to develop your knowledge. For the right teacher, that breadth is part of what makes the role interesting.
A KS3 background is ideal but not essential but experience with SEN and managing complex behaviours and needs is crucial to the success of the role
ABOUT REDBOURN PARK
Redbourn Park is a specialist organisation supporting children and young people with complex needs, particularly autism, trauma, and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. We exist for pupils who have often struggled elsewhere and need more than standard education can offer. Our work brings together education, therapy, care, and leadership under one clear purpose: to create safe, consistent environments where children can regulate, learn, and succeed. We are values-driven, relational in our approach, and uncompromising on standards. Empathy matters here—but so does accountability, structure, and doing what we say we will do. Everyone at Redbourn Park, regardless of role, shares responsibility for modelling calm, professionalism, and ambition. We believe people thrive when expectations are clear, relationships are strong, and purpose is shared—and that belief shapes how we work with pupils, families, and each other every day.
Key responsibilities
Design and deliver imaginative, engaging lessons that spark curiosity and accelerate progress for pupils with complex needs.
Champion pupils through challenging moments, providing unwavering support and guidance to help them thrive.
Work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the school, sharing insights and driving continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
Relevant experience or qualifications for the role
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage workload, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines
Positive work ethic, modelling professionalism, resilience, and ambition for both colleagues and pupils.
Desirable:
Personal Attributes
A passionate, energetic educator who brings ambition and creativity to every lesson.
Someone with experience working with children and young people with complex needs, who sees challenges as opportunities for growth.
An empathetic yet aspirational professional, able to balance compassion with high expectations.
A forward-thinking individual who embraces new ideas and isn’t afraid to challenge traditional approaches.
An advocate for pupils who struggle with mainstream education, ready to champion their voice and potential.
A resilient team player who thrives in a demanding, rewarding environment and values strong relationships.
What we offer
Redbourn Park is a place where your talent is recognised, your development is prioritised, and your impact is celebrated. We believe in investing in our staff and creating a culture where everyone can flourish.
Small class sizes
Clear expectations and support to do the job well
Opportunities for development and progression
A professional, values-driven working environment
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Redbourn Park is unreservedly committed to the protection and welfare of all pupils. We believe that all children and young people have the right to feel safe, listened to, and respected, and to be protected from all forms of abuse, harm, and neglect. Our specialist organisation exists to support pupils with complex needs—including autism, trauma, and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties—who require a safe, consistent environment to regulate, learn, and succeed.
This commitment is paramount, underpins all of our work, and applies to every individual, regardless of their role, who works at or on behalf of Redbourn Park. Everyone is expected to share this responsibility and to adhere to our policies and procedures rigorously.Commitment to Best Practice
Redbourn Park operates in line with national legislation and statutory guidance on safeguarding children in the UK, including [Insert specific legislation/guidance, e.g., Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)].
Our full Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here: [Insert direct link to Redbourn Park’s full policy].
We commit to providing regular, mandatory training for all staff on safeguarding, child protection, and specific topics relevant to our pupils, such as trauma-informed practice and managing complex needs.
Safer Recruitment Expectations
Redbourn Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The safer recruitment process ensures that all individuals appointed to work with our pupils are suitable.
Vetting and Background Checks: All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and, where applicable, a check of the barred list. We will also perform mandatory checks against relevant professional bodies and prohibition from teaching/management lists.
References: We require a minimum of two satisfactory professional references, one of which must be from the applicant’s current or most recent employer. References will be sought prior to interview and will include specific questions regarding the candidate's suitability to work with children.
Gaps in Employment & Full Employment History: All candidates are required to provide a full and chronological employment history. Any gaps in employment must be fully accounted for and explained.
Right to Work: Identity and right-to-work checks will be conducted in accordance with UK legal requirements.
Interview Process: Interview panels will include at least one person who has successfully completed safer recruitment training. All candidates will be asked safeguarding-related questions to explore their understanding and commitment to child protection.
RBP reserve the right to close the advert early, should a suitable candidate be found.
Redbourn Park School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Redbourn Park School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and shortlisted candidates will be asked to share any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
The successful applicant will also be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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