Class Teacher

SEND Class Teacher

Full Time (Job Share Considered)

MPS/UPS + 1 SEN Allowance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding teacher to join our wonderful school in our Nurture Resource.  The Nurture Resource consists of two mixed-age secondary classes, and supports our pupils with the highest level of need.  We welcome applicants from a range of teaching backgrounds, including primary, secondary and/or special needs experience.

 Who are we?

 Woodlane High School is a vibrant and diverse special school for pupils aged 11-16 with a range of complex and moderate learning needs.  Our outstanding Ofsted report from 2024 recognises our school as a ‘happy and safe place where pupils thrive’ and where pupils ‘get an education which is second to none’.  Staff are ‘highly appreciative of how leaders consider their well-being’.

The Governing Body are looking to appoint an inspirational and self-motivated teacher to this varied and interesting position.  If you are a dynamic, committed, and enthusiastic teacher who wants to make a difference to the lives and outcomes of pupils with SEND, we welcome your application.

 Who are you?

• An inspirational teacher passionate about raising school standards and achievements for pupils with a range of SEND.
• A teacher with a track record of making an impact on pupil progress and outcomes in a variety of subjects and beyond.
• Keen to support pupils through a variety of qualifications.
• An outstanding classroom practitioner.
• A teacher with knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to adapt schemes of work to meet the range of needs of SEND learners.
• Have a commitment to extra-curricular activity.
• Someone who works collaboratively with different agencies in order to meet the needs of pupils.
• Keen to share best practice with others through INSET/Outreach.
• Someone who is highly organised and resilient.
• Someone who puts safeguarding and child protection at the centre of practice.

What can we offer?

• A friendly, supportive and collaborative staff team, dedicated to improving pupils’ life chances.

• The opportunity to participate in our ‘teacher flexible working approach’, where a full-time teacher is timetabled and expected in school for 4 days a week (conditions apply, please discuss with Headteacher – see policy).
• 1 annual sanity day (which can be used for personal or work-related activity).
• A free breakfast and lunch when you eat with the pupils.
• An on-site car park.
• Excellent opportunities for personal professional development.
• A management team that encourages team working, innovation and encourages staff to use solution-based thinking.
• Opportunities to work with on-site speech and language and occupational therapists.
• A school ethos which celebrates achievement and encourages respect for others.
• A school which values a creative approach to teaching and learning.
• A commitment to cross-curricular learning.
• Small classes of 10 pupils with a high adult:pupil ratio.
• An experienced team of teaching assistants.
• A bright and modern school.

Candidates should note the following:

• Woodlane High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to hold an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). We will also require verified references, photographic identification and any necessary overseas eligibility to work in the UK.
• As part of our shortlisting processes we will carry out an online search for each shortlisted candidate, this forms part of our due diligence checks.
• References will be sought prior to interview.
• Please apply at the earliest opportunity. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive applications from outstanding candidates.
• You are strongly encouraged to visit the school before submitting your application.