SEN Secondary Class Teacher
Gosden House School, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0AH31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
16 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Surrey Pay M1 – M6, £34,398 - £46,839 FTE
Additional allowances
Plus SEN allowance £2,787 FTE.
What skills and experience we're looking for
What the school offers its staff
- LGPS pension scheme
- Vivup employee benefits (available to all Surrey CC employees) https://vivupbenefits.co.uk/
- Blue light card (all permanent school staff are eligible, payslip and school email required) https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/
- Discounts for teachers (all school staff are eligible) https://www.discountsforteachers.co.uk/
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A comprehensive Gosden House Wellbeing Programme
Further information about the job
Job Context
Gosden House School is a specialist provision for children with a primary need of Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD). Pupils may have secondary needs, such as ASD, ADHD, Medical or SEMH. Gosden is based in glorious grounds in Bramley, Surrey, for children aged 4 to 16. All pupils have an Educational Health Care Plan. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral ethos.
Our ethos is built around a child-centred approach to learning, one founded on high expectations and innovation. We aim to tailor strategies and approaches that will meet the needs of each child, supporting them in all aspects of their development, nurturing self-esteem, confidence and aspiration. We deliver a modified National Curriculum, with a strong focus on core literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
We are committed to working in partnership with families, professionals and all agencies to maximise the opportunities for each child.
This Job Profile recognises the requirements of the current Pay and Conditions Regulations and reflects the vision, aims and policies established by the Governors of the School.
Generic Duties
- Classroom teaching with vocational learning to develop both academic knowledge and practical life skills.
- To achieve high-quality educational outcomes for pupils and personal appraisal targets as agreed with your line manager.
- To meet the pastoral needs of pupils.
- To undertake relevant training and development, including meetings, supervision, seminars and other events.
- At all times carry out responsibilities and duties in accordance with all relevant legislation, codes of practice and Gosden House policies and procedures, including safeguarding children.
- To undertake additional duties commensurate with the grade as directed by your line manager.
- Contribute to the implementation of the school development plan through an area of identified curriculum responsibility.
Normally report to: Assistant Head, Secondary/Primary
Commitment to safeguarding
Gosden House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
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 Gosden House School
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 4 to 16
- Size
- 130 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Gosden House School website
- Email address
- iwort@gosden-house.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01483 892008
Gosden House School is a specialist provision for children with a primary need of Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD). Pupils may have secondary needs, such as ASD, ADHD, Medical or SEMH. Gosden is based in glorious grounds in Bramley, Surrey, for children aged 4 to 16. All pupils have an Educational Health Care Plan. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral ethos.
Our ethos is built around a child-centred approach to learning, one founded on high expectations and innovation. We aim to tailor strategies and approaches that will meet the needs of each child, supporting them in all aspects of their development, nurturing self-esteem, confidence and aspiration. We deliver a modified National Curriculum, with a strong focus on core literacy, numeracy and communication skills. We are committed to working in partnership with families, professionals and all agencies to maximise the opportunities for each child.
We firmly believe that children facing the toughest challenges every day deserve the best chance to improve their life outcomes. Our children are lively and enthusiastic about every opportunity they are offered and this excitement empowers them to try new things and to engage with learning. We were delighted to retain our Ofsted Outstanding status in May 2025 inspection.
Our Values At Gosden, we treat each other with kindness and respect, celebrating the differences that make us all special and unique. Everyone has a voice that is heard and we help each other to reach our dreams and goals. We are proud to be in the place that is right for us.
We are not just a school, but a Gosden family. Rebecca Smale, Head Teacher
Arranging a visit to Gosden House School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email iwort@gosden-house.surrey.sch.uk.
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