Class Teacher
Castlebar School, London, W13 0DH15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 5 Days per week (27.5 Hours)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Inner London M1-M6 (UPS considered)
Additional allowances
1 SEN point
What skills and experience we're looking for
Make a Difference in Special Education – Join Our Outstanding Team!
Are you passionate about helping every child reach their full potential? At Castlebar, we’re proud to be an ‘Outstanding’ special school for primary-aged children, and we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and creative class teacher to join us.
Salary: Inner London Main Pay Scale (plus 1 SEN point; UPS considered)
Why Special Education?
Working in special education is incredibly rewarding. You’ll have the chance to make a lasting impact on children’s lives, helping them to communicate, learn, and grow in confidence. At Castlebar, you’ll be supported every step of the way by colleagues who share your passion and commitment.
What We’re Looking For
- A strong understanding of the National Curriculum and EYFS Framework and how to adapt it for children with complex learning difficulties.
- Experience working with pupils with additional needs, or a genuine interest in developing your skills in special education.
- Creativity, imagination, and a strong sense of responsibility.
- A positive attitude and a good sense of humour!
What the school offers its staff
Why Choose Special Education at Castlebar?
- A Truly Supportive Team: You’ll be welcomed into a friendly, collaborative staff community who are dedicated to making a real difference for children with additional needs.
- Inspiring Pupils: Our children are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll work with wonderful pupils with a range of learning needs, including complex needs, Autism, and Global Delay. Every day brings new rewards and opportunities to celebrate progress, big and small.
- Specialist Facilities: Enjoy access to excellent resources, including a swimming pool, rebound therapy, and specialist teaching spaces designed for children with special educational needs.
- Professional Growth in Special Education: We’re committed to your development as a special educator. You’ll have access to high-quality training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress your career in this rewarding field.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your wellbeing and strive to support a healthy balance, so you can give your best to our pupils and yourself.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Castlebar School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 11
- School size
- 184 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Castlebar School website
- Email address
- hr@castlebar.ealing.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8998 3135
Castlebar is an Outstanding school. Our School is a rewarding and inspiring place to work. We are very proud of our achievements and the children we are privileged to work with.
We look for outstanding practitioners who can contribute to our continued success.
We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a fantastic and supportive team and excellent opportunities for professional development.
Please explore our website to gain an insight into our values and ethos and do contact us if you would like further information.
Arranging a visit to Castlebar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@castlebar.ealing.sch.uk.
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