Class Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Ham; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme

Dedicated PPA time

Staff facilities and free refreshments

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/

Staff wellbeing and recognition Initi"

Professional development and career

Small class sizes enabling personalise

Small class sizes enabling personalis

Job summary

Lonsdale School, which supports pupils with physical disabilities, neurological impairments and complex learning needs, is recruiting a Class Teacher to start in January 2027. The role centres on personalised, ambitious learning within a nurturing, inclusive classroom and involves assessing progress across academic, social and developmental areas.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team with therapists, nurses and teaching assistants, engaging with families and external professionals to

Qualifications

• Passion for inclusive education and high expectations for every pupil.
• Strong classroom practice and behaviour support strategies.
• Reflective and resilient, committed to continuing professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to meeting the needs of pupils with physical disabilities, neurological impairments and complex learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised, ambitious learning tailored to each pupil's needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom where every pupil can thrive.
• Work with teaching assistants, therapists, nurses, families and external professionals to provide holistic support.
• Assess, monitor and celebrate academic, social, emotional and developmental progress.
• Support pupils to develop communication, independence and life skills.
• Contribute to the wider life, vision and continuous improvement of the school.

Skills

Inclusive education

Behaviour support strategies

Collaborative teamwork

Professional development

Person-centred planning

Job description

Lonsdale School, which supports pupils with physical disabilities, neurological impairments and complex learning needs, is recruiting a Class Teacher to start in January 2027. The work centres on personalised, ambitious learning, a nurturing classroom, and assessing progress across academic, social and developmental areas. The post sits within a multidisciplinary team alongside therapists, nurses and teaching assistants, with a focus on communication, independence and preparation for adulthood. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Deliver personalised, ambitious learning tailored to each pupil's individual needs
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom where every pupil can thrive
• Work with teaching assistants, therapists, nurses, families and external professionals to provide holistic support
• Assess, monitor and celebrate academic, social, emotional and developmental progress
• Support pupils to develop communication, independence and life skills
• Contribute to the wider life, vision and continuous improvement of the school

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Passion for inclusive education and high expectations of every pupil
• Strong classroom practice and behaviour support strategies
• Reflective and resilient, committed to continuing professional development
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to meeting the needs of pupils with physical disabilities, neurological impairments and complex learning needs
• Ambition to promote the school's values and contribute to wider developments

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references

Nice to have

• Experience of working with pupils with physical and neurological impairments and complex needs
• Knowledge of AAC, assistive technology or sensory approaches
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams with therapists, nurses and healthcare professionals
• Understanding of person-centred planning and preparation for adulthood pathways

What’s offered

• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Dedicated PPA time
• Staff facilities and free refreshments
• On-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
• Staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives
• Professional development and career progression
• Small class sizes enabling personalised learning