SEN Teacher
Gosden House School, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0AH19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
3 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,398 - £46,839 FTE plus SEN allowance £2,787
Pay scale
- M1 - M6
Additional allowances
SEN allowance £2,787 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are: Gosden House School, a specialist MLD school based in glorious grounds in Bramley, Surrey for children aged 4 to 16 with learning and additional needs. Children attending Gosden House School all have an Education Health Care Plan. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral ethos.
What we need: We are looking for a full-time teacher to teach within Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 3. This is a permanent position starting in September 2026. This would suit a Secondary or Primary trained teacher who would relish the challenge of adapting the National Curriculum, incorporating a nurturing, vocational approach within a SEN model. ECT’s are welcome to apply.
Are you…….creative, hard-working, flexible, committed, kind, dedicated and resilient?
Do you….love working with children and young people, want to make a difference, have fantastic team working skills and experience of learners with learning and additional needs?
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you: A wonderful working environment, fantastic grounds, a brilliant team to work with and the most eager to learn and happy children.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary is based on Surrey Pay M1 – M6, £34,398 - £46,839 FTE plus SEN allowance £2,787 FTE.
FTE salary £37,185 - £49,626
Other benefits:
- 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
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
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 16
- School size
- 125 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gosden House School website
- Email address
- iwort@gosden-house.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01483 892008
Gosden House is an outstanding school for young people with learning and additional needs, from 4-16 years of age. Set in extensive grounds, the environment offers students the opportunity to explore and challenge the potential of learners in every aspect.
The curriculum has a strong focus on core learning skills and communication. We aim to develop resilience, creativity and social skills in order to support young people to succeed in the workplace and live rewarding, independent lives.
Learning is tailored to suit the needs of the individual and we work in partnership with families and other agencies to support learning and development for the ‘whole child. We have high expectations, and learners take pride in their achievements.
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 have received Ofsted Outstanding December 2019.
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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