ABS opportunities
We are passionate about creating safe, nurturing and inspiring environments where children with SEND and SEMH needs can thrive. Joining our team means becoming part of a caring, professional community committed to making a difference every day.
Please see our current vacancies below.
ABS benefits
- Competitive pay scales
- Performance-linked pay progression
- Introductory bonus after successful completion of probation
- Performance bonuses
- Referral reward scheme
- Nest pension scheme
- Generous holiday
- Balanced workload: realistic and proportionate expectations for planning and assessing
- A laptop to use in work and at home
- Generous professional development contributions
- Wellbeing awards
- Complimentary beverages
- Modern working environments with the very best facilities
Headteacher
An exciting opportunity to shape a brand-new school. We’re looking for an experienced and passionate school leader to join us as Headteacher of our new Stafford school opening to pupils in Summer 2026. As part of the Achieve Beyond Schools group, you will support pupils with associated SEND and SEMH needs and provide creative, relational environments where every pupil is supported to overcome barriers and Achieve Beyond meaningful success. This is a rare opportunity to work with us to build something from the ground up – creating a team, shaping a culture, and designing an environment where young people thrive.
If you are interested in becoming our new Headteacher from Summer 2026, please share your interest and CV at information@abschools.uk
We are looking for a full-time Class Teacher
You will play a vital role in supporting academic progress, emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour, working closely with therapists and classroom assistants to help every pupil grow in confidence and achieve their full potential.
We are looking for a full time Teacher to join our primary team in Stafford from Summer 2026. If you are interested in the above role, please share your interest and CV at information@abschools.uk
We are looking for a full-time Class Teacher Assistant
Working alongside teachers and therapists, you will help pupils feel safe, supported and engaged in their learning, making a meaningful difference to their school experience every day.
We are looking for a full-time Class Teacher Assistant to join our primary team in Stafford from Summer 2026. If you are interested in the above role, please share your interest and CV at information@abschools.uk
ABS recruitment process
After expressing an initial interest and reviewing the information on the schools' website, suitable applicants will be invited to complete an ABS application and self disclosure form. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend an interview which will consist of a short teaching observation or task and a formal interview with safer recruitment trained leaders.
Please complete our ABS online application in full, by selecting the relevant job role you are interested in, and email it to: information@abschools.uk
Please download, print, complete by hand in full and bring with you on the day of your interview in a sealed envelope, marked 'self-disclosure form'.
Please note, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.