Staff Vacancies

The Danesgate Community is a specialist setting for 5-16 year olds with social, emotional and mental health needs.   Danesgate is a very welcoming and vibrant place to work and offers significant opportunities for professional development for anyone who is committed to working with vulnerable young people.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Teacher to join our team.  This is a unique opportunity to shape the learning experiences of some of York’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people across Key Stages 3 and 4 within our Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) setting.

We require you to teach to a very high standard and model constructive behaviour for learning practice around the school.

We require you to follow the guidance of the Learning and Achievement Policy in terms of planning, assessment and lesson delivery.

You will also be a keyworker for an identified caseload of students.  The duties of a keyworker are in the staff handbook and circulated each year. 

We welcome anyone who is interested in this post to come and have an informal chat and visit the school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

Please submit completed forms by post or electronically to: Danesgate Community, Fulford Cross, Fulford, York, YO10 4PB or email melanie.shepherd@york.gov.uk

Applications are accepted via post or email.

Closing date: 10 May 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date:  13 May 2026

The Danesgate Community is a specialist setting for 5-16 year olds with social, emotional and mental health needs.   Danesgate is a very welcoming and vibrant place to work and offers significant opportunities for professional development for anyone who is committed to working with vulnerable young people.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Teacher to join our team.  This is a unique opportunity to shape the learning experiences of some of York’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people across Key Stages 1 and 2 within our Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) setting.

We require you to teach to a very high standard and model constructive behaviour for learning practice around the school.

We require you to follow the guidance of the Learning and Achievement Policy in terms of planning, assessment and lesson delivery.

You will also be a keyworker for an identified caseload of students.  The duties of a keyworker are in the staff handbook and circulated each year. 

We welcome anyone who is interested in this post to come and have an informal chat and visit the school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

Please submit completed forms by post or electronically to: Danesgate Community, Fulford Cross, Fulford, York, YO10 4PB or email melanie.shepherd@york.gov.uk

Applications are accepted via post or email.

Closing date: 10 May 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date:  13 May 2026