28 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    23 November 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    26 October 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Inner London MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

SEND Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Do you have high expectations for every child?
  • Are you able to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team?
  • Do you want to be part of an exciting, talented team leading change in a forward thinking school?
  • Are you enthusiastic and flexible?
The Headteacher and the Governing body are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate teacher who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills in working with pupils with complex needs. We provide extensive support to our mainstream primary and early years partners and work closely with the Teaching Schools Alliance on Leadership CPD programmes.

Early Career Teachers, Primary/Early Years teachers new to special needs are very welcome to apply, as well as those who have more experience. We can offer you bespoke professional development and support in a vibrant and fun working environment. We have a ‘can do’ culture where innovation and creativity is within our DNA.Are you passionate about children’s learning?


What the school offers its staff

Cherry Garden is located in vibrant Peckham, Zone 2 (5 min. walk from Peckham Rye station). There are a multitude of shops, cafés, leisure facilities and open spaces on our doorstep as well as excellent transport links.
A collaborative, supportive work environment paired with local government and school-specific perks.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 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 Cherry Garden School

Organisation type
Special school, ages 2 to 11
Size
112 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Cherry Garden is an outstanding community special school that meets the needs of children (2-11 years)
with severe and complex needs including autism. We are in a new state of the art
building with brilliant facilities and extensive landscaped grounds and it goes without saying the children
are amazing. Please check out our Instagram @cherrygardensch to see them in action!
We have a child centred, play based curriculum with motivating and fun learning opportunities at the centre of
what we do.

Arranging a visit to Cherry Garden School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@cherrygardenschool.co.uk.

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