18 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    22 April 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    14 March 2025

Job details

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Pay Scale 1 - Main Pay Scale 6 (Inner London), UPR (for exceptional candidates)

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Minimum Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status

Having previous special school or base experience is an advantage.

We are looking for someone who is

Passionate about SEN education and making learning meaningful for all pupils Compassionate and empathetic, putting pupils' individual needs first

A collaborative team player, working closely with multidisciplinary specialists Committed to lifelong learning and looking for professional development Resilient and adaptable, ready for both challenges and rewards

Dedicated to celebrating student progress, however big or small Willing to go the extra mile

What the school offers its staff

At Paddock, we aim to be outstanding employers and pride ourself in creating a structured, innovative, engaging and caring work environment while continuing to provide avenues for professional development. Some of the perks of being a part of our team include:

Strong senior leadership support and mentoring

Exciting opportunities to develop a specialist area of interest

Excellent CPD & training partnerships within school experts and beyond Support from on-site multi-disciplinary therapy team

Opportunities for career progression & leadership pathways Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible PPA time to support work-life balance Access to an employee wellbeing scheme

Cycle to Work and Smart Schools Benefits (lifestyle savings & wellness perks)

Further details about the role

Paddock is a vibrant and nurturing Ofsted Outstanding special school for pupils aged 4–19 years with severe learning difficulties and autism. Our focus is on personalised learning, compassion and creating a meaningful & engaging environment where every child is known and thrives. Our aim is to Nurture, Inspire and Transform Lives. We don’t believe in resting on our laurels and are constantly innovating. Its for good reason, we are recognised as Wandsworth’s SEN Powerhouse and knowledge leaders.

As we expand to our new purpose-built secondary site in Tooting, we are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Class Teachers to join our dedicated teams. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact to the lives of SEN pupils, we would love for you to join our team!

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk

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Additional documents

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About Paddock School

School type
Special school, ages 4 to 19
School size
217 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 19
Ofsted report
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Phone number
02088781521

Paddock School is a growing, outstanding and innovative split site school in Roehampton and Putney for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties with autism or severe of complex learning difficulties. We currently have over 200 pupils on roll with approximately 180 staff.

We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the School and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of pupils; every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured. The Assistant Headteacher must champion this philosophy and also possess stamina, mental agility and an approachable, positive outlook. Exemplary inter-personal skills are essential.

Arranging a visit to Paddock School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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