Class Teachers
Paddock School, London, SW15 5RT15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Start date – 1st September 2025
Closing date
31 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale 1 to Main Pay Range 6 (Inner London), UPS for exceptional candidates, + SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
As we expand to our new purpose-built secondary site in Tooting, we are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Class Teachers to join our dedicated teams. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact to the lives of SEN pupils, we would love for you to join our team!
Having previous special school or base experience is an advantage.
We are looking for someone who is
- Passionate about SEN education and making learning meaningful for all pupils Compassionate and empathetic, putting pupils' individual needs first
- A collaborative team player, working closely with multidisciplinary specialists Committed to lifelong learning and looking for professional development Resilient and adaptable, ready for both challenges and rewards
- Dedicated to celebrating student progress, however big or small Willing to go the extra mile
What the school offers its staff
Paddock is a vibrant and nurturing Ofsted Outstanding special school for pupils aged 4–19 years with severe learning difficulties and autism. Our focus is on personalised learning, compassion and creating a meaningful & engaging environment where every child is known and thrives. Our aim is to Nurture, Inspire and Transform Lives. We don’t believe in resting on our laurels and are constantly innovating. Its for good reason, we are recognised as Wandsworth’s SEN Powerhouse and knowledge leaders.
At Paddock, we aim to be outstanding employers and pride ourself in creating a structured, innovative, engaging and caring work environment while continuing to provide avenues for professional development. Some of the perks of being a part of our team include:
Having previous special school or base experience is an advantage.
To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued:
- Team Player
- Compassion and Empathy
- Keen to contribute to school life
- Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential
- Life Long Learning
- Resilience
- Celebrate Learning
- Strong work ethic
We offer:
- Strong senior leadership support and mentoring
- Exciting opportunities to develop a specialist area of interest
- Excellent CPD & training partnerships within school experts and beyond Support from on-site multi-disciplinary therapy team
- Opportunities for career progression & leadership pathways Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible PPA time to support work-life balance Access to an employee wellbeing scheme
- Cycle to Work and Smart Schools Benefits (lifestyle savings & wellness perks)
Further details about the role
Minimum Requirements: Qualified Teacher
Status
Full time
Contract – Fixed
Term and Permanent positions available
Term time only -
39 Weeks
We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey.
We welcome visits to the school. Please contact recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time and date.
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.
For any further details, please contact the school by email recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk.
Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk or posted to the Secondary School addressed for the attention of the HR Advisor.
Closing date: 31st May 2025 (at noon)
Interview dates:We advise the candidates to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview before the closing date and the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Please advised that CVs are only accepted for individuals interested in scheduling a school visit. However, to advance in the recruitment process, submission of the application form is essential.
Download the Job Description & Person Specification from the school’s vacancies page
You can also apply online at Paddock Face-ed Vacancies
You are welcome to come on a school visit before submitting your application. To arrange a tour, please email recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk
Paddock Lower and Middle School
St Margaret’s Crescent
Putney
SW15 6HL
Tel: 020 8878 1521
Head of Lower School: Deborah Dockery
Acting Head of Middle School: Frances Young
Paddock Upper School & Sixth Form
Priory Lane
Roehampton
SW15 5RT
From September 2025:
Broawater Road, Tooting SW17 0DZ
Tel: 020 8878 1521
Head of School: Robert
Pearce
Executive Headteacher: Sarah Santos
Website: https://www.paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk/
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Paddock School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Paddock School website
- Email address
- recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk
Paddock School is a growing, outstanding and innovative split site school in Roehampton and Putney for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties with autism or severe of complex learning difficulties. We currently have over 200 pupils on roll with approximately 180 staff.
We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the School and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of pupils; every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured. The Assistant Headteacher must champion this philosophy and also possess stamina, mental agility and an approachable, positive outlook. Exemplary inter-personal skills are essential.
Arranging a visit to Paddock School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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