Teacher

Fordwater School, Chichester; South Shields; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordwater School in England is seeking a passionate Class Teacher to join our team. We welcome both SEND specialists and adaptable mainstream teachers ready to transition into special education.

You will work with pupils with complex autism, build warm relationships with families and multi-disciplinary colleagues, personalise learning, and contribute to Growth & Development Pathway while continuously reflecting to improve practice. Visits encouraged.

Qualifications

• Have experience with complex autism or be committed to developing this skill.
• Bring a warm, attuned and calm approach to supporting regulation and communication.
• Be creative, flexible and skilled at personalising learning.
• Value compassionate teamwork and contribute actively to it.
• Engage enthusiastically in the Growth & Development Pathway.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Be reflective, curious and committed to continuous improvement.
• Believe deeply in the potential of every young person.

Responsibilities

• Have experience with complex autism or be committed to developing this skill.
• Bring a warm, attuned and calm approach to supporting regulation and communication.
• Be creative, flexible and skilled at personalising learning.
• Value compassionate teamwork and contribute actively to it.
• Engage enthusiastically in the Growth & Development Pathway.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Be reflective, curious and committed to continuous improvement.
• Believe deeply in the potential of every young person.

Skills

Autism awareness

Personalised learning

Teamwork

Relationship building

Reflective practice

Growth Development Pathway

Job description

We are seeking a passionate, reflective and compassionate Class Teacher to join our team, someone who values connection, creativity and collaborative practice and who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our young people.

We welcome both experienced SEND teachers and adaptable mainstream teachers ready to transition into special education.

You will:

• Have experience with complex autism or be committed to developing this skill

• Bring a warm, attuned and calm approach to supporting regulation and communication

• Be creative, flexible and skilled at personalising learning

• Value compassionate teamwork and contribute actively to it

• Engage enthusiastically in the Growth & Development Pathway

• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and multidisciplinary colleagues

• Be reflective, curious and committed to continuous improvement

• Believe deeply in the potential of every young person

Visits Encouraged

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit and experience our culture first‑hand.