Class Teacher

Glenwood School, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4LW

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours across the week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main scale 1 - 6
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leading Teaching and Learning

Lead your class team to deliver structured, responsive and personalised teaching.

Create a neuro‑affirming environment that supports communication, wellbeing, sensory regulation and independence.

Model high‑quality teaching and maintain high expectations.

Develop strengths‑based, interest‑led learning pathways.

Use observation, family insight and multidisciplinary input to understand learners' needs.

Lead meaningful Annual Reviews focused on ambitious outcomes.

Collaborate with communication specialists and therapists to embed consistent strategies.

Record progress clearly, reflecting academic and personal development.

Developing Self and Others

Support a positive, reflective team culture.

Contribute to induction, coaching and ongoing staff development.

Share specialist knowledge with your team.

Participate fully in professional learning and appraisal.

Shaping the Future

Propose ideas that strengthen ASD provision.

Contribute to problem‑solving for complex needs.

Review and refine practice as part of school improvement.

Securing Accountability

Promote safeguarding and wellbeing in all aspects of practice.

Support monitoring and reporting to maintain high standards.

Strengthening Community

Build strong, respectful relationships with families.

Work collaboratively with external professionals.

Lead and participate in meetings to secure positive outcomes for learners.

What the school offers its staff

Bespoke employee assistance program (including, GP services, physiotherapy and mental health services)

Onsite parking

CPD opportunities

Tea and coffee

Onsite gym

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

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Pack Class Teacher 2026.docx - 1.75 MB (opens in new tab)

About Glenwood School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 248 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Glenwood School website
• Email address: hannah.bryant@glenwood.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01268 792575
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/glenwood-school

Glenwood is a brave special school for pupils aged 3-19 years. We provide for 228 young people. We moved into a superb building in September 2017 and we are developing a successful 20 bed residential provision, which is an educational intervention, as part of the school’s holistic approach.

Arranging a visit to Glenwood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hannah.bryant@glenwood.essex.sch.uk.

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