Class Teacher

About this Role

Class Teacher, Strathmore School

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 32.5 hours per week

Salary: Main Pay Pay Range (Outer London): £37,870 - £50,474 Per Annum (FTE) + SEN Allowance

Anticipated Start Date: September 2026

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher ready to make a lasting impact in education? Auriga Academy Trust invites applications for the Class Teacher role at Strathmore School.

Are you looking for…?

• Meaningful work: make a genuine impact on the lives of young people and contribute to their personal and academic growth.
• Professional growth: access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in special education.
• Supportive community: join a friendly, supportive team that values your contribution and insight.

Come and make a difference with us - apply today!

About Us

Strathmore School is part of The Auriga Academy Trust. Strathmore is a forward-thinking and innovative special school, currently located across the borough of Richmond in 3 campuses, with a 4th location due to open soon. All of our sites are co-located with local, inclusive-minded mainstream primary and secondary schools, and we work closely with each school to foster inclusive partnerships. Strathmore is part of The Auriga Academy Trust, alongside Clarendon and Capella House Schools, and the Trust aims to extend local SEND provision.

We are a happy, positive and hardworking staff, educating learners aged 4-19 with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities and many of whom have a co-diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition. We work closely with colleagues from Educational Psychology, Health and Social Care to ensure that our learners receive all the support and challenge they need to achieve. Every learner has an Education, Health and Care Plan that details what and how they are learning, including input from Speech and Language, Occupational, and Physiotherapy.

The Role

As our school continues to expand, we are excited to invite applications from passionate and enthusiastic Class Teachers to join our team from September 2026.

We are seeking dedicated teachers who love teaching, bring energy and creativity into the classroom, and are confident, inspiring practitioners who thrive on making a real difference.

If you are resilient, adaptable, and motivated by working in a fast-paced and evolving environment, Strathmore could be the place for you. Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs alike; applicants must hold QTS and have SEN experience.

We encourage early applications, as applications will be considered on a rolling basis and interviews may take place before the closing date.

Shortlisting will be based on your supporting statement. Please ensure you address each point as per the attached person specification.

Why Join Us?

We provide benefits:

• Access to very competitive pension schemes
• Employee Assistance Program - available 24/7 to support you
• The Cycle to Work scheme - a brand new bike and equipment through your salary, saving up to 42%.
• We have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff
• Recruitment Referral Scheme
• Wider opportunities for career progression and professional development across the Trust, with the ability to move across different settings and divisions.

Visits and Informal Discussions

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school or arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher. Please contact the school office on 0208 948 0047 to arrange this.

Safeguarding Statement

The Auriga Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a valid right-to-work status, satisfactory pre-employment checks such as references, a pre-employment health questionnaire, and an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

There is a shared commitment across the Trust to nurture a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, individuals are treated equitably and fairly, and they feel a sense of belonging.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy and to interview shortlisted candidates at any time before the closing date. We recommend you submit your application as early as possible.