Class Teacher – The Alba Centre - Specialist deafblind provision

LB WANDSWORTH SCHOOLS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in London seeks an innovative and enthusiastic class teacher for its specialist deafblind provision. The role involves providing holistic education and working closely with students, parents, and professionals. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment are offered.

Benefits

Staff Health and Wellbeing programme

Excellent opportunities for CPD

Warm positive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching within a specialist deafblind provision.
• Ability to adapt teaching to individual pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations to inspire and motivate pupils.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Manage behavior effectively for a safe learning environment.

Skills

Creativity

Innovation

Commitment to professional development

Education

QTVI Qualification

QToD Qualification

QTMSI Qualification

Job description

Full-Time – 1FTE - Permanent

Required: September 2025

Do you want to be part of an effective and successful team?

Are you a creative and innovative practitioner?

Are you committed to continuing professional development?

Do you want to work for an organisation that promotes best practice and values its staff?

An innovative, enthusiastic and inspirational class teacher is required to work with students within our specialist deafblind provision, The Alba Centre. The teacher will have responsibility for a class of students and will be expected to provide a holistic education ensuring that the needs of each individual pupil are met. This will involve ongoing and close liaison with parents/carers, colleagues, therapists and other professionals.

The teacher will be expected to:

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress and outcomes
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities as required

What can we offer you as a teacher?

• A school which values you as a professional
• Curriculum pathways designed around the holistic needs of the pupils in each department
• Clear system for planning
• Excellent opportunities for CPD
• Staff Health and Wellbeing programme
• A warm positive working environment where everyone is valued
• Opportunity to complete the Mandatory Qualification in Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment, Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Multi-Sensory Impairment

Please Note: Candidates are not required to possess a QTVI, QToD or QTMSI qualification on appointment. However, Teachers at Linden Lodge School are required to undertake the Mandatory Qualification if they do not already possess this.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact the school on 020 8788 0107 to arrange an informal discussion.

To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page.

You can also download an application and details from the school website https://www.lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk/vacancies

Completed applications should be emailed to [e-mail]

Closing Date: 16 May 2025 (at noon)

Interview Date: 22 May 2025

Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible. We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way
London
SW19 6JB
Telephone: [phone]