SEN Classteacher
Walsh CofE Junior School, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6LT20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
2 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,075.00 - £45,037.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay scale and SEN allowance
SEN Classteacher job summary
JOB OVERVIEW
At Walsh C. of E. Schools we are looking for a passionate Lead Teacher to work collaboratively within the school community to instill in each child a love of learning for life that enables them to achieve beyond what they thought possible. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will promote the highest standards of education in a caring and supportive environment where children feel safe, secure and ready to learn.
Position: Lead Teacher for Nightingale Class (SEN Unit)
About Nightingale Class: Nightingale Class is a Specialist Centre at The Walsh School, located within our junior site, offering quality provision for up to 14 children with learning and additional needs (LAN) within a mainstream setting. Our multi-sensory approach ensures that every child can access the curriculum in a way that suits their preferred learning style.
Why Join Us?
- High Level of Individual Support: With a small class size, you will have the opportunity to provide personalised support, closely assess each child's progress, and adapt the curriculum to meet their unique needs.
- Inclusive and Collaborative Environment: Located at the heart of the school, Nightingale Class integrates children into whole school, year group, and mainstream class activities, fostering a sense of belonging and community.
Shared Ethos and Aims: We embrace the ethos and aims of Walsh C of E Junior School and The Good Shepherd Trust, ensuring that our provision aligns with the broader goals of the LAN setting.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and dynamic team environment, working closely with our Inclusion Lead and SENCO
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with learning and additional needs
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience working with children with learning and additional needs
- A commitment to inclusive education and a passion for teaching
If you are dedicated, compassionate, and ready to lead our Nightingale Class, we would love to hear from you!
Apply Now to become a part of our vibrant and inclusive school community. Let's make a difference together!
WHY CHOOSE US:
The Walsh Schools are Church of England schools based in the parish of St Peter, Ash. We have strong links with the parish and enjoy the support of the vicar.
A school that promotes the academic and personal growth of all pupils in a nurturing and inspiring environment which reflects the school’s mission based on Christian values of Community, Peace, Love and Resillience.
Our school is set in the village of Ash which borders the Surrey/Hampshire border. You will have the opportunity to work alongside outstanding teachers, to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection. We pride ourselves on our strong ethos of inclusion and diversity.
Our school community offers the opportunity to become a meaningful part of the wider community through enrichment and extra-curricular activities. We are passionate about staff work-life balance throughout the school.
The school is part of the Good Shepherd Trust academy. The GST is a multi-academy trust serving 23 schools within the Diocese of Guildford across Surrey and Hampshire. Our trust comprises both primary and secondary schools, schools affiliated to the Church of England and others who are not. Our purpose is to grow and maintain a strong network of schools within a highly supportive and sharing network: we know that schools are better when they work together sharing common values and goals. Opportunities for staff development are a key priority for us - as a member of support staff, as a teacher, as a headteacher or as a local committee member you will have access to wide and varied professional development.
We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation – which is key to our commitment “to be better, together, to ensure an ambitious education for every child in every school every day”. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit. We are always open to discussing flexible working options.
Please note that we reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate apply and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Salary – Teachers Main Pay Scale and SEN allowance
Collaborative working between the Infant and Junior Schools to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
Onsite parking.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience working with children with learning and additional needs
- A commitment to inclusive education and a passion for teaching
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery
High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work as a team.
The ability to work towards deadlines.
The ability to motivate both students and your peers.
Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Experience innovating to deliver the curriculum
Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school or to contact the headteacher for an informal conversation.
Please see our person specification for more details on this role.
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 are not accepted.
About Walsh CofE Junior School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Walsh CofE Junior School website
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