Leading Teacher EYFS / KS1 ( Autism Specialist)

Spa School Camberwell, London, SE5 7EW

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Subject to DBS checks etc

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Inner London TPS plus SEN point plus TLR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

1. A clear understanding of the needs of autistic pupils

2. Evidence of excellent class teaching in a school for autistic pupils in the EYFS and KS1

3. An ability to plan and implement good classroom practice and management

4. The ability to lead a specific curriculum area according to the needs of the EYFS and KS1

5. Effective behaviour support skills

6. The ability to model best practice

7. The ability to coordinate professional development across the EYFS and KS1 classes to ensure autism best practice in line with trust expectations

8. The ability to manage class teams and to lead staff development to maintain ASD best practice

9. The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (i.e. with members of the Health or Social Services team and other educational professionals)

10.The ability to communicate clearly and effectively to students for whom communication is a major barrier to learning

11.The ability to communicate effectively in writing

12. A commitment to working in partnership with parents

13. An understanding of and a commitment to Equal Opportunities

14.Evidence of good / outstanding teaching.

What the school offers its staff

Our school has a supportive and friendly ethos, a great environment, and a high quality of teaching and learning. You will access excellent training and professional development.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

SSC Leading Teacher EYFS & KS1 JD & Person Specification.pdf - 95.1 KB (opens in new tab)

SSC Leading Teacher EYFS &KS1Advert April 2026.docx - 37.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Spa School Camberwell

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 16
• School size: 113 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Spa School Camberwell website
• Email address: recruitment@spa-education.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spa-school-camberwell

Spa Camberwell is an all through school for pupils with autism aged 5-16.

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