13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Spring term 2027 (earlier by agreement)

  • Closing date

    2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    20 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Monday-Friday with off-site PPA

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale

Additional allowances

SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our new LARP at Fossdene opened its doors in September 2025. We are a 16 place LARP for children with ASD and complex learning needs aged 5-11. This is an exciting opportunity to open the second classroom in our LARP, working as part of a large team in a vibrant setting.

We are looking for an experienced teacher who is looking for a new challenge and is absolutely committed to meeting the needs of our learner. You will be excited about working as part of a team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced teacher who has :

  • Experience of teaching in a primary school, ideally within a special school or LARP setting.
  • Significant experience of working with children with SEND.
  • Understanding of best practice in working with children with ASD and/or significant learning needs.
  • A desire to make a difference in our community.
  • A commitment to inclusion.
  • A desire to work in a diverse and multicultural setting.
  • Great communication skills
  • Flexibility and a sense of humour
  • Commitment to multi-agency working

What the school offers its staff

  • Bespoke CPD to each member of staff
  • Happy and diverse school community
  • Great transport links to central London
  • Walking distance from Maritime Greenwich
  • Laptop/ipad
  • PPA on or off site weekly
  • Opportunities for flexible working

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.
Visits or an informal chat with the Head of School can be arranged by emailing larp@acorn.greenwich.sch.uk.


Interviews will be held in the week beginning the 2nd November 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

Fossdene Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. The successful candidate must demonstrate that they are fully committed to our safeguarding policies and procedures.
Pre-employment checks and references will be sought and the successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

About Fossdene Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
206 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02088585585

Inclusive 1 form entry primary school in Charlton, South East London.

Arranging a visit to Fossdene Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email larp@acorn.greenwich.sch.uk.

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