Class Teacher
Larwood School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5BZ14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
23 February 2026
Closing date
21 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,045.00 - £45,802.00 Annually (Actual) SEN 1 - £2838
Class Teacher job summary
About Us:
We are a specialist SEMH primary provision operating across two sites in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Our Larwood School site in Stevenage is an established and successful provision, whilst our Beech Road site is an exciting new development. Both schools share the same vision and values, working collaboratively to provide exceptional education for our pupils.
The Opportunity:
We have a teaching vacancy at our Stevenage site
Larwood School, Stevenage
Our class sizes are small (typically 8-10 pupils) with high staffing ratios, allowing teachers to build strong relationships and deliver personalised learning experiences. Each class is supported by experienced teaching assistants who work closely with teachers to support our pupils' needs.
The Ideal Candidate:
Whilst experience in SEMH or special education settings is valuable, we are primarily seeking teachers whose values and ethos align with our Trust principles. We provide comprehensive training and support to help you develop expertise in SEMH education. What matters most is your commitment to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
We are looking for teachers who:
Have a genuine passion for working with children with SEMH needs
Can create engaging, differentiated learning experiences
Have high expectations for all pupils
Are resilient and maintain a sense of humour
Can build positive relationships with challenging pupils
Work effectively as part of a supportive team
Are committed to their own professional development
Have excellent behaviour management skills
What We Offer:
Comprehensive induction programme
Specialist SEMH training and development
Regular supervision and support
Small class sizes with high staffing ratios
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for career progression
Access to wellbeing support
Competitive salary package including SEN allowance
We welcome applications from mainstream teachers who are looking to develop their practice in SEMH education. Our extensive training programme will equip you with the specialist skills needed to excel in our setting. NQTs/ECTs are also encouraged to apply.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a growing and innovative provision
Make a real difference to children's lives
Join a supportive and dedicated team
Excellent professional development opportunities
Work in purpose-built, well-resourced facilities
Visits to Larwood site are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Emma O'Brien:
Tel: 01438 236333
Email: emma.obrien@larwood.herts.sch.uk
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, and medical clearance.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Larwood School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and all staff are carefully vetted. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS checks.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Larwood School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- School size
- 117 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Larwood School website
Larwood School is a dynamic and successful primary special school with an innovative and constantly evolving curriculum for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health related difficulties.
We wish to appoint a passionate, dedicated and determined classroom teacher for January 2024 or sooner if possible.
All of our pupils have Education Health Care Plans, but thrive in our nurturing and well structured environment. You will need to be resilient and ready for the challenges that we face with our pupils. However, you can be assured that your work will transform lives!
We were judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted in all areas during inspection in November 2022 and 'outstanding' for Behaviour. We became an academy school in Nov 2016 and are the lead school in a 2-school multi academy trust. We also provide outreach support for primary schools within Stevenage, focusing on behaviour management support strategies.
Class sizes are small, usually no more than 10 pupils. We are superbly resourced. All teaching groups have a teacher and teaching assistant to work with pupils.
Our constant challenge is to review and alter our practice to ensure the very best outcomes for our pupils. We have a wide range of initiatives in place from bespoke intervention support, counselling, animal assisted therapy to an interactive thematic curriculum which engages and inspires our pupils.
All staff are trained in the use of Hertfordshire Steps as a behaviour management system.
We have a range of well-being initiatives and numerous opportunities for growth and development. This includes:
Financial benefits such as Healthcare Cash Plan and access to a range of discounts with various stores and activities via Medicash
Direct access to a doctor at a time/place that suits you using Medicash
Free staff fitness session (on site) each week
Dedicated staff attendance reward scheme
Access to counselling and physiotherapy should you need it (subject to conditions)
Dedicated training program
Varied CPD opportunities
Support for Masters degree study.
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