Position
Unqualified Class Teacher – Unqualified Pay Range (Inner London)
Contract & Terms
- Full-time (part-time will be considered)
- Temporary contract until 31st August 2027
- Term time only
- Start date after successful safeguarding checks
Location
Paddock Secondary School & Sixth Form, Broadwater Road, SW17 0DZ
Overview
Paddock is a vibrant and nurturing Ofsted Outstanding special school for pupils aged 4–19 with severe learning difficulties and autism. Our focus is on personalised learning, compassion and creating a meaningful & engaging environment where every child is known and thrives. We aim to nurture, inspire and transform lives, and are recognised as Wandsworth’s SEN Powerhouse.
With the opening of our new purpose-built secondary site in Tooting, we are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Unqualified Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of SEN pupils, we would love for you to join us.
Candidate Profile
- Passionate about SEN education and making learning meaningful for all pupils
- Compassionate and empathetic, putting pupils’ individual needs first
- A collaborative team player, working closely with multidisciplinary specialists
- Committed to lifelong learning, seeking professional development opportunities
- Resilient and adaptable, ready for both challenges and rewards
- Dedicated to celebrating student progress, however big or small
- Willing to go the extra mile
Qualifications & Experience
- Undergraduate degree (minimum requirement)
- Previous experience in a special school or related setting is an advantage
Benefits
- Strong senior leadership support and mentoring
- Opportunities to develop a specialist area of interest
- Excellent CPD & training partnerships within school experts and beyond
- Support from on‑site multi-disciplinary therapy team
- Opportunities for career progression & leadership pathways
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible PPA time to support work‑life balance
- Access to an employee wellbeing scheme
- Cycle to Work and Smart Schools Benefits
Legal Statements
Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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