Class Teacher

Woodlands School; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS pension

Development opportunities

Well-being support

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

Work-life balance

Job summary

Woodlands School in Leatherhead, part of Bourne Education Trust, is an outstanding special school focusing on preparation for life, with communication and literacy at the heart of everything we do.

Joining during expansion means becoming part of an ambitious team dedicated to making a difference daily; you will deliver the curriculum to pupils with diverse needs, plan materials, and work with the SENCo on SEN Support.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience in safeguarding and CPD evidence will be considered.
• Experience in SEN or special school settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum appropriate to the age and ability of pupils.
• Plan and develop teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements.
• Be accountable for pupil attainment, progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with the SENCo on SEN Support Arrangements.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Safeguarding awareness

CPD evidence

Curriculum delivery

Job description

Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential Be aware of pupils' capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and work in collaboration with the SENCo to make an appropriate contribution to and participate in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN Support Arrangements

Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

Woodlands School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is an outstanding special school based in Leatherhead, Surrey. Our educational approach focuses on preparation for life, with communication and literacy at the heart of everything we do - promoting independence, community inclusion and a curiosity about the world. We also have our satellite provision in Esher which caters for pupils who are autistic and have learning difficulties, offering them a safe, supportive and stimulating environment where they can thrive. It represents an innovative step forward in Surrey specialist provision and we are proud to be leading this initiative in partnership with a forward-thinking mainstream setting. Joining Woodlands during this exciting time of expansion means becoming part of a supportive, ambitious team dedicated to making a difference every day.

• Generous workplace pension through TPS
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay