Teacher - Doncaster - Field Gate School - Maternity Cover

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here. We are looking for Teachers to join our school in Doncaster. You will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

As a Teacher, your day will be varied and interesting. You follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic, educational frameworks tailor-made to each child and young person.

1 ACE (Another Chance Education) is our alternative education provision, which works with children and young people who struggle in their formal or specialised education settings; we offer education on an outreach basis or within one of our Ofsted registered a school.

You will work within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the 'Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award'.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. We source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you're getting the most out of your career. We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you.

Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for committed and dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.

Our Team at Field Gate School in Doncaster

Field Gate School in Fish lakes, Doncaster, is within a 4-acre rural site. Our school caters for very small class groups of children, promoting social engagement, with a trauma-informed approach 1ACE Doncaster is our outreach alternative provision attached to the school for children who are not yet ready to access education in a classroom setting.

We are now a team of around 20 who support and teach our children to become well-rounded individuals; we can often be out in the local community or further afield, allowing the pupils the best learning experiences possible. Our team has a range of qualifications and experience, allowing us to cater to the pupil's needs and wants.

​​Hours

Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday 08:30 - 17:00, Tuesday to Thursday 08:30 -16:30, Friday 8:30 - 16:00.

This is initially a Maternity Cover role until January 2026.

Why Five Rivers?

• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Enhanced Maternity Leave Package for mothers who have been with us for over 1 year.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements

• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you

Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on option 2) for more information.

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,198.00-£36,105.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Experience:

• Teaching Assistance: 1 year (preferred)
• Special education: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person