SEND Teacher for 'The Maple' ARP
Caterham High School, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0QWThis job expired on 11 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale/UPS
Additional allowances
SEND allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are establishing a brand-new Additional Resources Provision (ARP) at Caterham High School. This is an excellent opportunity for a bright and innovative individual to join our Access & Inclusion Department, teaching in “The Maple”, an ARP for children with exceptional learning needs, including social and communication needs, associated learning needs, and possibly Autism.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team establishing abrand newprovision. You may already be a SEND specialist or a practitioner aspiring to develop SEND expertise. We welcome applicants from primary KS2 or secondary settings.
You will be part of the team that creates and delivers an inclusive learning environment where all students thrive. You will be responsible for theday to daydelivery and planning of the curriculum, including Foundation Learning requirements, and specific interventions and approaches as stipulated on EHCPs.
You will be supported by the Lead Teacher for “The Maple” and other staff in the Access & Inclusion Department, including an ASD Provision, “The Arch” already established at Caterham High.
The Access & Inclusion Department supports a Pathway approach to the main curriculum, including a Deaf Provision, the Zen Den (SEMH), an EAL Provision and other SEND pathways to meet need. All A&I staff are expected to support vulnerable children and groups across the school if/when required. The school is well established within the Local Authority forit’sinclusive ethos and practice.
If you have a passion for working with young people with additional needs and want to shape a young person’s world, we would like to meet you.
You will be calm, resilient, and enjoy working as part of a team. Flexibility in approach is key to this role. You will be good at forging good professional relationships with parents, external agencies and all members of the Caterham community.
Ofsted describes Caterham High as“a caring community”where“Staff encourage pupils to believe in themselves and persevere in pursuit of their ambitions." Ofsted “Good” June 2022.
We warmly welcome an informal telephone conversation prior to application. You are encouraged to read our most recent Ofsted report and visit the website to find out information about Caterham High School, Ilford.
Are you interested? If so, please see complete an application through the TES or use the application pack and form which are on our website.
Completed application forms should be e-mailed to recruitment@ecaterham.net by Monday 11thMay 2026 at 11am. Please note, the school will assess applications on receipt and may arrange to interview successful applicants before the deadline.
The school has an excellent culture of safeguarding and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with KCSiE, Safer Recruitment Guidelines and Data Protection Guidelines, we reserve the right to use social media scrutiny as part of our recruitment processes. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance. We endeavour to reply to all applicants but if you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
References may be taken up for shortlisted candidates prior to interview unless you indicate on your application form that you do not wish your current employer to be approached prior to interview.
What the school offers its staff
We have good facilities, including sports and subject specific facilities. Our student bodyis wellbehaved, polite and friendly. We enjoy excellent relationships between students and staff.
We are committed to staff development including leadership opportunities. We close early to students every second Friday to support professional learning. We take pride in supporting colleagues' well-being. There are staff activities, and free access to our fitness suite, swimming pool and free parking. Our staff are well known to be friendly and welcoming.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
In accordance with KCSiE, Safer Recruitment Guidelines and Data Protection Guidelines, we reserve the right to use social media as part of our recruitment processes. Further details are available from the LGA guidance note.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Caterham High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 991 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Caterham High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@ecaterham.net
- Phone number
- 0208 551 4321
Caterham High is a community school that serves a richly diverse area of East London. Our staff are well known as friendly and welcoming.
We have good facilities and opportunities to teach across the full age range.
There is strong and valued staff CPD programme, and we provide Middle Leadership development and opportunities to enhance your practice and experiences. We have a strong and supportive Senior Leadership team.
We are active participants of the Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance. Staff have free access to our fitness suite and free parking.
Arranging a visit to Caterham High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ecaterham.net.
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