Post 16 Teacher
Ravenswood School, Bristol, BS48 2NN21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TMS or UPS
Additional allowances
SEN allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you have:
- Experience delivering engaging lessons that inspire young people to learn
- Experience tracking learner’ progress and implementing personalised learning programmes
- Experience teaching young people with high anxieties and potential challenging behaviour
- Experience supporting young people with non‑verbal or pre‑verbal communication
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- A highly supportive and collaborative team
- A strong commitment to your professional development
- A staff wellbeing package
- Opportunities to contribute to the strategic development of our school
- Wonderful young people who make every day rewarding
Further information about the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and exceptional teacher to join us in supporting our amazing post-16 learners. If you are seeking a new challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Ravenswood School is an all‑age Special School for children/ young people with complex needs and SLD; many of our pupils have autism, ADHD or attachment disorder. In June 2023, Ofsted confirmed that Ravenswood continues to be a good school, one that is inclusive and has high aspirations for all its pupils.
Our Post 16 department supports around 25–30 learners, and our aim is for every young person to leave Ravenswood with the skills they need to stay safe, be happy and feel prepared for adulthood. Their next steps may include college, employment, independent living or developing their personal interests and hobbies. In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring that the curriculum and day‑to‑day learning experiences meet pupils’ needs. You will help provide meaningful opportunities that enable pupils to develop essential life skills and learn how to apply them confidently as they work towards their
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and Social Media checks. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.
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.
About Ravenswood School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 136 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ravenswood School website
- Email address
- hwinter@ravenswoodonline.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01275854134
Ravenswood School is an all age Special School for pupils with complex needs. This includes pupils with severe learning difficulties, those with communication difficulties and those with emotional/social difficulties. We also have provision for autistic children.
Arranging a visit to Ravenswood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hwinter@ravenswoodonline.org.uk.
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