Qualified Teacher

Jigsaw CABAS School, Surrey, GU6 8TB

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  28 October 2025

• Closing date

  9 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: From £34,398 per annum plus a £1000 Joining Bonus

Qualified Teacher job summary

Qualified Teacher

Salary: From £34,398 per annum plus a £1000 Joining Bonus
Contract terms: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:45am – 4:45pm
                             Tuesday: 8:45am – 5:30pm
                             Friday: 8:45am – 4:30pm
                             (Part Time working options are available – To include Tuesdays and Fridays as a minimum)
Annual leave: 56 days (In line with school term time) plus bank holidays

• Are you a Qualified Teacher looking for an exciting and rewarding new challenge in SEN education?
• Would you enjoy playing an integral part of the team responsible for designing and shaping our school’s curriculum?
• Does the opportunity to complete fully funded training and research in behaviour science driven teaching appeal to you?
• Would you like a better work life balance with less marking or planning?

If ‘Yes’ Jigsaw School, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for autistic children aged 4-19 could have the teaching role you’re looking for!

As part of the Qualified Teaching team, you will support our autistic pupils using instruction based on behaviour analysis and positive reinforcement techniques to accelerate learning. Working within small class groups or on a 1:1 basis, you will use specialised support plans to help pupils meet their individual needs and achieve their full potential. You will also be responsible for designing, planning and delivering the wider school curriculum and special events that encourage development, enhance learning and provides unique opportunities to our pupils

Benefits of a Teaching Role at Jigsaw School

• £1000 joining bonus
• A rewarding role with a good work life balance
• The opportunity to use your teaching experience to shape an individualised and engaging curriculum
• Accelerated career advancement opportunities. (This role will Including progression to the role of Lead Teacher (QTS) on successful completion of the 12-week probationary period)
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists allowing a holistic approach to pupil development
• Excellent staff wellbeing and support facilities
• Free Parking or Transport to and from Central Guildford

Training & Development Opportunities

• A range of fully funded training pathways including behaviour analysis specific qualifications such as CABAS Teaching Ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification UKBA (cert) and a Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities (worth up to £13,000)

Responsibilities of the Class Teaching

• Provide support and teaching based on behaviour analysis to autistic pupils
• Collect, record and analyse data to monitor progress and develop support plans
• Interact and participate with the pupils in the development of skills that support their social and emotional development
• Lead and take part in educational visits and off-site activities with pupils (during school hours)

Qualified Teaching Team

• Contribute to the design of an engaging school curriculum, providing differentiated long, medium and short-term plans
• Plan and deliver school-wide curriculum activities such as topic lessons and themed event/weeks
• Oversee the implementation and evaluations of wider school curriculum plan
• Support the delivery of life skills programmes and entry level qualifications for students, including assessments, recording evidence and internal moderation
• Contribute to team meetings and the school’s newsletter

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teaching & Learning Status (QTLS) Candidate
  (For Early Careers Teachers (ECT’s) - A minimum of 1 year of the supported induction process to have been completed in a mainstream setting)
• Teaching experience within the UK school system and an understanding of the National Curriculum in England
• An interest in and/or experience of working in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Confident working with children who exhibit behaviours that challenge and supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with all stakeholders
• An understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• The ability to perform tasks of a physical nature (often demanding) including twisting and stooping and working at a lower height
• A commitment to Jigsaw’s ongoing training and professional development programme
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• A positive, can-do attitude

We reserve the right to close this vacancy where there is a significant response rate. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment.

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 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.

About Jigsaw CABAS School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 80 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Jigsaw CABAS School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/jigsaw-cabas-school

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