Class Teacher with TLR Responsibility

Dysart School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Greater London seeks a committed Class Teacher with TLR responsibilities. The role involves delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to leadership tasks within a vibrant school dedicated to supporting pupils with complex learning difficulties. Strong leadership and communication skills, as well as QTS, are essential for this impactful position.

Benefits

Pathways for progression

Pension Scheme

Employee Wellbeing support

Employee Discounts

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in teaching pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, pupils, parents, and external agencies.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to meet the diverse needs of pupils.
• Undertake additional leadership or coordination responsibilities linked to the TLR allowance.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all pupils.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Salary: Main Pay Scale (negotiable) TLR 2B

Location: Dysart School, 190 Ewell Road, KT6 6HL

Working Pattern: Full Time, Permanent

Dysart School is an Outstanding special school in Kingston, providing education for pupils aged 4 to 19 with a range of severe and complex learning difficulties.

To help meet the growing demand for high-quality SEN provision in the borough, Dysart also operates three satellite sites located alongside local mainstream schools - creating inclusive opportunities and expanding access to specialist support.

Its main site, located in Surbiton, is bright and well equipped to support the development of its pupils, including Early Years classrooms with outdoor learning spaces, an onsite work‑related learning kitchen, an accessible swimming pool, sensory room, soft play and adventure play areas, and clearly defined outside spaces that support pupils’ learning and self‑regulation.

Dysart School is a progressive and innovative place to work and staff are offered opportunities through regular training and support to develop their own practice.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Class Teacher with TLR responsibility to join our team. This role offers a combination of classroom teaching and additional leadership responsibilities, allowing you to have a real impact on the school’s development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to meet the diverse needs of pupils.
• Undertake additional leadership or coordination responsibilities linked to the TLR allowance.
• Support colleagues and contribute to the development of teaching and learning across the school.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all pupils.
• Contribute to school initiatives and activities to support overall school improvement.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience or interest in teaching pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, pupils, parents, and external agencies.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Flexibility, resilience, and a dedication to achieving positive outcomes for pupils with complex learning needs.

OHCAT is an exciting, forward‑thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits...

Rewards & Benefits

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Find out what makes OHCAT a truly rewarding place to work - visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, John Prior, and watch inspiring messages from students and parents about the difference our staff make every day.

Our Trust

Dysart School is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre‑school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website.

We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.

Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.

As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.

It is an exciting time to be part of OHCAT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with the School directly. Visits to the School in advance of applications are encouraged.

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in, please complete and submit the Application Form.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 2025

Interviews will take place on: The Week Commencing 8th December 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.