Class Teacher

Littledown School is seeking experienced classroom practitioners to join our dedicated team. We are a school committed to providing high-quality education and support for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are looking for teachers for the special school (KS1 and KS2).

We are looking to appoint experienced classroom practitioners, who will embody our core values of fostering positive relationships, developing confident individuals and creating successful learners into their daily practice.

Candidates should be passionate about teaching to achieve excellence in education in a challenging but extremely rewarding environment.

Expert teachers of reading and writing are strongly encouraged to apply.

The school follows Trauma Informed principles and has a reflective and reparative ethos.

This is an exciting time to join our School where you will find a highly committed and supportive team. We also offer:

• Competitive salary; London Fringe; SEN allowance plus a TLR allowance (for the right candidate)
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and internal well-being schemes
• 1-1 reflective practice/supervision from an experienced counsellor
• An excellent opportunity for professional and career development, including access to a range of online learning opportunities, a strong CPD programme and could include gaining qualifications in middle and senior leadership
• Weekly PPA alongside colleagues, with no pupils on site
• Flexible working arrangements considered

If you are committed to inclusion for all, and have the resilience and enthusiasm to contribute to the ongoing development of this successful, friendly and supportive school, we would like to hear from you.

Littledown School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Legislation. References will be taken up prior to interview.

This job is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974