LARP (Local Authority Resource Provision) Teacher
Woolwich Polytechnic School, London, SE28 8AT12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 September 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
20 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- QTS Pay Scale plus inner London Weighting
Additional allowances
QTS Pay Scale plus inner London Weighting
LARP (Local Authority Resource Provision) Teacher job summary
Teaching is the most rewarding job in the world. At Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of SEND with primary school experience to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.
PolyMAT is a small, ambitious Multi-Academy Trust with a unique family feel. Our vision is “Success for Everyone”, and we are proud to deliver this across our three schools:
- Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys - a long-established and successful boys’ school
- Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls - opened in 2019 and thriving
- Bannockburn Primary School - a large, successful primary school that joined the Trust in November 2023
We also offer a flourishing co-educational Sixth Form. Across our Trust, we uphold a culture of high standards, underpinned by our core values of Care and Unity. Staff and students alike benefit from a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration and personal growth are encouraged.
About the Role
We are looking to appoint an exceptional LARP Teacher with a dynamic and inspirational approach to teaching. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students with EHCPs and diagnoses of Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties. The LARP (Local Authority Resourced Provision) aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports students in developing:
Communication, interaction, and social skills
- Independence and life skills
- Literacy and numeracy
- Access to the curriculum with tailored support
- Qualifications relevant to future education and employment
- Integration into the wider school community and local area
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Qualified Teacher Status with experience in primary education
- Experience working in a school environment, ideally within SEND
- Strong understanding of effective teaching strategies and the ability to adapt to meet individual needs
- Excellent communication skills with pupils, parents, and carers
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with colleagues and external professionals
- A firm commitment to the Trust’s vision and values
What We Offer:
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Access to apprenticeship training
- A contributory pension scheme
- Collaboration with outstanding teaching professionals
- Employee benefits including:
- Discount schemes
- Employee assistance programme
- Season ticket loans
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Secure on-site parking
- Excellent catering facilities
- Free daily coffee for staff
If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to be part of a forward-thinking Trust that values every member of its community, we would love to hear from you.
PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
In accordance with KCSIE 2024 shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online profile and social media check.
For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.
Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.
The closing date for applications is 7 September. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.
Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Woolwich Polytechnic School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1592 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woolwich Polytechnic School website
PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together.
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