SEND unit class teacher
Holland Junior School, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9BQ4 days remaining to apply
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 May 2026
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,398.00 - £46,839.00 Annually (Actual) National Teachers' Pay Scales plus SEND allowance starting at £2787 - salary dependent on experience
SEND unit class teacher job summary
We are seeking a passionate and experienced SEND teacher to join our Enhanced Learning Provision as we prepare to open a second class in September 2026, alongside the existing, and very successful, Maple Class. The successful candidate will work alongside our experienced SENDCo, experienced SEND teachers in Maple class, experienced and committed SEND TAs, as well as additional support from other SEND unit teachers across the Trust, and our Academy Central Head of SEND.
The salary for this role will include an additional allowance - a SEND allowance. We are happy to consider applications from applicants seeking part time or full time working patterns and this should be made clear within an applicant's personal statement.
About The ELP:
The Enhanced Learning Provision (ELP) at Holland Junior School aims to provide an engaging, safe and personalised learning environment. Our objectives include encouraging students to develop independent learning skills whilst nurturing opportunities for our learners to express themselves in a wide variety of ways.
Students with ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition) benefit from personalised and adapted learning experiences. Our curriculum is centred around the children, ensuring their specific needs are catered for with bespoke planning and resourcing. Developing positive interactions/communication with peers and adults is woven into the school day.
Facilitating happy, rich learning experiences is very much at the heart of everything we do. F=Read more here: https://holland.surrey.sch.uk/year-groups/elp/
Our approach includes:
- A flexible school day tailored to sensory needs
- Enhanced opportunities for recall and consolidation
- Adapted lessons for autistic learners, including those with co-occurring needs such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and ACEs
- Reintegration into mainstream and reverse integration opportunities where appropriate
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and committed teacher who:
- Has a strong understanding of a range of special educational needs
- Possesses a solid foundation in autism-specific strategies
- Has prior experience working in SEND settings (this role is not suitable for newly qualified teachers without SEND experience)
- Is a team player with a long-term commitment to supporting children with SEND
- Is ambitious on behalf of our pupils and reflective in their practice
We welcome applications from experienced teachers, as well as Early Career Teachers who have relevant prior experience in SEND.
Visits to the school can be arranged via the school office on 01883 715801. For applicants who wish to apply without a tour, for ease and speed, we may be able to offer tours on interview days and after the closing date. For experienced teachers who apply and who are required to provide contractual notice by 31st May, we can accommodate interviews ahead of this date.
Please note that, although this is a role listed to start in the new academic year, our INSET days are on 27th and 28th August and the successful candidate will be required to attend.
Holland Junior School is a small junior school, graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We are an inclusive school with fantastic children, a friendly staff team, well-resourced classrooms, an amazing library space, and the best Forest School in the county! Come and see it in action for yourself. We have dedicated teachers, including specialist teachers teaching PE and Music. Everyone knows every child, every family. We have mixed age groups, but 3 classes within each phase - three Year 3/4 classes, and three Year 5/6 classes. This allows for multiple teachers to work together to plan and share resources, significantly reducing workload for our staff which can be an issue in smaller rural schools. We share planning and resources with other rural schools within the Trust which again, reduces workload for teachers and subject leaders.
We also have a strong team of experienced teaching assistants across the school who work in classes, as well as working in our SEND unit - Maple Class - which is a Communication and Interaction Centre for children on the Autistic Spectrum with communication and interaction difficulties. We have a highly skilled team working in Maple class and across the school and Trust as a centre of excellence. Find out more about us and watch our introductory video here: https://holland.surrey.sch.uk/
Holland Junior School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk
At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our most recent Ofsted inspection also noted that staff speak highly of the support and guidance they receive from leaders in the school and academy trust. Teachers appreciate that leaders listen to their concerns and take decisive actions. Staff affirm that the recent review of marking and feedback procedures has been beneficial in reducing staff workload.
What we offer you:
- A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
- A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in EYFS, SEND and Phonics.
- A Trust wide curriculum with shared planning and resources, including adaptive teaching tools, to significantly reduce workload for teachers and subject leaders.
- High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
- Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding ECT training and support, subject specific training for all, and access to NPQs.
- Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including experts from the EEF.
- Access to professional coaching beyond your ECT years.
- Termly subject leader forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling, integrated GP and nurse services, and access to a range of other wellbeing services such as private physiotherapy, mindfulness and yoga sessions, bereavement support, menopause support, men's health support.
- Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
- Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.
If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please list your teaching experiences clearly in your application. Previous teaching posts, including any teacher training placements for those recently completing Initial Teacher Training, should be listed in the employment history section of the form, and you should expand on your experiences within your personal statement, articulating the year groups and key stages that you have experiences of teaching in. Applications should be submitted via email My New Term. CVs will not be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal disclosures and declarations form prior to interview. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct or other overseas police check. Candidates will be required to arrange this themselves if they do not already have the necessary certificate. We recommend that those applicants who have lived and worked abroad read the Gov.uk information ahead of interview to familiarise themselves with the vetting checks that will be required: Criminal Records Checks for applicants who have lived overseas - further information
The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy is attached for your reference.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY AND SUITABLE CANDIDATES MAY BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our school Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded and read on our website.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Holland Junior School
- School type
- Academies, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 174 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Holland Junior School website
Holland Junior School is a 2 form entry junior school, graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We have well-resourced classrooms, an amazing library space, and the best Forest School in the county! Come and see it in action for yourself. We have dedicated teachers, including PE, MfL and Music, who teach our pupils specialist subjects and also providing additional release time for our teachers. We have a strong team of teaching assistants across the school who work in classes, as well as working in our new Nurture provision, supporting pupils with aspects of SEMH.
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