Class Teacher

Larwood School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5BZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 1st 2027

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,202.00 - £47,405.00 Annually (Actual) SEN 1 - £2937

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
• Teachers pension scheme

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: eobrien@bfetrust.org.uk

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, and medical clearance.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Larwood School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Size: 151 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Larwood School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/larwood-school-stevenage

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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