Cover SEN Class Teacher

Woodside Academy, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PB

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - July 2026 to July 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

About our Vacancy

We are looking to appoint a cover teacher, to work across all phases of our School (EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4).This is an opportunity for a teacher who wishes to actively collaborate in an ambitious team. We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have experience of delivering tailored and personalised learning programmes for children with SEND.

We offer a comprehensive and bespoke CPD programme throughout the year and have a good record of upskilling staff at all levels. As all children have an EHCP and are working significantly below age-related expectations, the role is more likely to suit those who are trained/experienced within Early Years, Primary or Special settings. ECTs and those with SEN/autism experience are also welcome to apply. We operate an EYFS/Primary model of teaching up to and including Year 13 with some specialist teaching in Y10-13.

We are seeking to appoint class teachers who are:

• Passionate about high quality personalised provision for children with autism.
• An excellent teacher with experience or expertise in working with pupils with complex needs in EYFS/Primary/Special Needs.
• Will be an excellent role model, especially encouraging positive relationships with everyone they come into contact with.
• Equipped with strong inter-personnel needs.
• A resilient practitioner committed to further development.
• Someone who loves working closely with others to change things for the better.

What the school offers its staff

Our popular special academy offers provision for autistic 4-19-year-olds with a wide range of learning needs including complex needs. All of our learners have an Education Health and Care Plan, (EHCP), and a diagnosis of autism. We are all ambitious for each individual all of the time and value trust, honesty, respect and kindness. Our calm, welcoming and purposeful environment ensures that children and young people are happy and confident and can therefore make the most of every opportunity to learn.

At Woodside children of all ages succeed and achieve and develop greater independence and autonomy as they journey through the school. We are building a community of learners, fully inclusive of the most disadvantaged, who are resilient, independent, creative and kind. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are inclusive to all.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Woodside Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Woodside Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 18
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodside Academy website
• Email address: isabel.murphy@lsec.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodside-academy-erith

About Woodside Academy

Woodside Academy is an all age special school, (EYFS-Post 16 for pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism). The school is a flourishing and vibrant learning community located in the London Borough of Bexley. The school’s moto is “All together better” and we are committed to achieving our shared goal of individual and collective excellence for all. Visitors to the school frequently comment on the welcome they receive, the calm and positive ethos as well as how much pupils and staff enjoy being at school.
Woodside Academy joined London South East Academies Trust in April 2019. London South East Academies Trust is a thriving multi-academy trust consisting of mainstream and specialist schools offering special and alternative provision. We aim to provide outstanding education and training for children and young people in every Trust academy, bringing together specialist provision to deliver a real alternative to mainstream education. We are quickly developing a track record of academic success and with ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

Arranging a visit to Woodside Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email isabel.murphy@lsec.ac.uk.

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