1 x Class Teacher
Paddock School, London, SW15 5RTThis job expired on 16 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Immediate Start
Closing date
16 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale 1 (£36,745) to Main Pay Range 6 (£47,666) (Inner London)
Additional allowances
+ £2,574 SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued:
- Team Player
- Compassion and Empathy
- Keen to contribute to school life
- Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential
- Life Long Learning
- Resilience
- Celebrate Learning
- Strong work ethic
What the school offers its staff
Paddock is a special place where we put pupil’s interests first in everything we do. We are an Ofsted outstanding and innovative split site special school for pupils aged 4 – 19 with severe learning difficulties. Most of our children also have a diagnosis of autism.
We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the school, and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of our pupil. Every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured.
Our valued staff are exceptional practitioners who work as part of an extensive multi-disciplinary team of specialists to plan and deliver highly personalised learning opportunities that make learning fun, meaningful and engaging for our pupils.
The teachers at Paddock are enthusiastic about nurturing collaborative efforts, creating a supportive environment where individuals thrive as part of a united group.
Our reputation is founded on our high standards, and maintained by our caring, dedicated staff, who create a nurturing and inspirational atmosphere throughout the school. The whole team is enthusiastic and united in their desire to prepare pupils for life beyond Paddock.
Further details about the role
We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey.
We welcome visits to the school. Please contact recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time and date.
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.
For any further details please contact the school by email recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk.
Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk or posted to the Secondary School addressed for the attention of the HR Advisor.
Closing date: 16th October 2024 (at noon)
Interview dates:We advise the candidates to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview before the closing date and the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Please advised that CVs are only accepted for individuals interested in scheduling a school visit. However, to advance in the recruitment process, submission of the application form is essential.
Paddock Lower and Middle School
St Margaret’s Crescent
Putney
SW15 6HL
Tel: 020 8878 1521
Head of Lower School: Deborah Dockery
Acting Head of Middle School: Frances Young
Paddock Upper School & Sixth Form
Priory Lane
Roehampton
SW15 5RT
Tel: 020 8878 1521
Head of School: Lynette
Martyn
Executive Headteacher: Sarah Santos
Website: https://www.paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk/
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Paddock School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Paddock School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk
Paddock School is a growing, outstanding and innovative split site school in Roehampton and Putney for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties with autism or severe of complex learning difficulties. We currently have over 200 pupils on roll with approximately 180 staff.
We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the School and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of pupils; every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured. The Assistant Headteacher must champion this philosophy and also possess stamina, mental agility and an approachable, positive outlook. Exemplary inter-personal skills are essential.
Arranging a visit to Paddock School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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