Class Teacher (fixed term, maternity cover)

Strathmore School, Twickenham, TW1 4DQ

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026 or sooner

• Closing date

  22 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £50,474.00 Annually (FTE) plus SEN allowance

Class Teacher (fixed term, maternity cover) job summary

About this Role

Class Teacher, Strathmore School

Job Type: One-year fixed-term, full-time 32.5 hours per week

Salary: Main Pay Pay Range (Outer London): £37,870 - £50,474 Per Annum (FTE) + SEN Allowance

Anticipated Start Date: April 2026

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher ready to make a lasting impact in education? Auriga Academy Trust invites applications for role of Class Teacher at Strathmore School.

Are you looking for…?

• Meaningful work: make a genuine impact on the lives of young people and contribute to their personal and academic growth.
• Professional growth: access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in special education.
• Supportive community: join a friendly, supportive team that values your contribution and insight.

Come and make a difference with us - apply today!

About Us

Strathmore school is part of The Auriga Academy Trust. Strathmore is a forward-thinking and innovative special school, currently located across the borough of Richmond in 4 campuses, with a 5th location due to open soon. All of 4 sites are co-located with local, inclusive minded mainstream primary and secondary schools and we work closely with each school to promote an inclusive partnership. Strathmore is part of The Auriga Academy Trust with Clarendon and Capella House Schools, and the aim of the Trust is to extend local SEND provision.

We are a happy, positive and hardworking staff, educating learners aged 4-19 with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities and many of whom have a co-diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition. We work closely with colleagues from Educational Psychology, Health and Social Care to ensure that our learners receive all the support and challenge they need to achieve. Every learner has an Education, Health and Care Plan that details what and how they are learning, including input from Speech and Language, Occupational, and Physiotherapy.

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic class teacher with has passion for teaching, who is dynamic and inspiring leader. A person who has the skills and dedication to thrive in a challenging and fast changing environment, you are then the person Strathmore is looking for.

Shortlisting: 23rd January 2026

Interview: 30th January 2026

Shortlisting will be based on your supporting statement. Please ensure you address each of the points as per attached person specification.

Why Join Us?

We provide benefits:

• Access to very competitive pension schemes
• Employee Assistance Program - available 24/7 to support you
• The Cycle to Work scheme - a brand new bike and equipment through your salary, saving up to 42%.
• Auriga Rewards benefits platform with 1000s of discounts and offers for big name brands in retails, travel, fitness, utilities and wellbeing.
• We have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff
• Recruitment Referral Scheme
• Wider opportunities for career progression and professional development across the Trust with the ability to move across different settings and divisions.

Visits and Informal Discussions

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school or arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher. Please get in touch with the school office on 02089480047 to arrange this.

Strathmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.

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

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

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 Strathmore School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 114 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Strathmore School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/strathmore-school-twickenham

Strathmore is a happy, thriving, oversubscribed and growing special school for children and young people aged 4 -19 with severe and complex learning difficulties including those with an additional diagnosis of autism and/or physical/sensory disabilities. We are committed to supporting all of our pupils to achieve and enjoy and be stimulated and challenged to fulfil their potential.

We are a forward thinking school committed to investigating and providing pupils with the most relevant and innovative learning opportunities and resources available. We have recently moved into our new purpose built facilities that we share with inclusive minded mainstream schools.

Our ‘small schools’ and small class sizes ensure that all pupils benefit from a highly consistent and supportive approach from all our staff, including therapists, and are given every opportunity to thrive and develop as individuals. Our constant focus is always on what will make the biggest impact for the individual pupil.

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