Primary KS2 Teacher

Melbury; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated primary teacher to join their nurturing team at a new SEN school in London. This role involves teaching students in Years 5 and 6, focusing on raising standards and promoting a positive school culture. You will be passionate about supporting diverse learning needs, using innovative teaching methods to engage students. The school offers a supportive environment with small class sizes and comprehensive resources to help you thrive. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

On-site gym

Weekly CPD

Comprehensive induction programme

Extensive staff wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Secure cycle storage

Small class sizes

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of effective teaching and behaviour management.
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students in Key Stage 2, focusing on individual learning needs.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching skills

Behaviour management

Phonics knowledge

Inclusive education practices

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Whatley Campus, Melbury College is a new SEN school and we are proud to support students with autism. We opened in September 2022 and judged as GOOD by Ofsted less than two years after opening. We are preparing to take an exciting next step, with an expansion in September 2025, offering primary education.

As we grow to support young learners we are looking to recruit a nurturing and dynamic primary teacher who has a strong commitment to raising standards and who can promote a positive school culture. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our new Key Stage 2 provision, teaching students in Years 5 and 6 within our Primary phase.

You will be passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs, offering tailored support with a positive and inclusive approach, and managing behaviours within a structured learning environment to ensure that every learner can reach their potential. A strong subject knowledge of phonics and early reading would be an advantage as most

Personal attributes

- Have a passion for working with young people and their families
- Have a genuine desire to improve the lives of some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable young people in London
- Want to work with like-minded colleagues who put children at the centre of everything they do
- Consider yourself to be patient, compassionate, determined, kind, rigorous and hard-working
- Believe that education is about facilitating academic progress, personal development and life skills in a nurturing, structured environment
- Actively seek out ways to improve your practice
- Want to learn from children, as well as enable them to learn from you

In return, we can offer you:

- A wonderfully supportive family of teaching, support, therapy and admin staff
- No more than 10 students in a class
- Young people who want to be in school and enjoy their time with us
- Supportive parents
- A huge building, redesigned and fully renovated to our specific requirements
- Bespoke SEN facilities and resources
- On-site parking and secure cycle storage
- On-site gym (after school hours)
- A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff
- An extensive staff wellbeing programme
- A train station 5 minutes’ walk away (Wimbledon Chase)
- Weekly CPD
- Career progression within Whatley as we continue to grow, and across Melbury College

Candidates should have:

- An excellent teaching record
- Experience of the use of restorative practices and effective behaviour management skills as well as good rapport with challenging pupils.
- Ability to monitor and review through self-evaluation, report writing and a clear system of record keeping
- Ability to teach flexibly, innovatively and responsively in a challenging environment
- Evidence of ability to successfully manage and support pupils with SEMH
- The ability to plan and deliver outstanding teaching and learning for both individuals and small groups with high quality outcomes for all pupils
- Dedication to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

Salary & Benefits

Location

Whatley Campus
Whatley Avenue
Raynes Park
London
SW20 9NS

Closing date: Thursday 15th of May 2025 11.55pm

If you are interested in learning more, we welcome visits and telephone calls from prospective candidates. Please contact our HR Officer, Osita Afam, [e-mail] call us on 0203 011 4551 for more information.

Equal opportunities

Melbury College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS, reference checks and online checks. We reserve the right to close the position early for the right candidate.