Transition Teacher

Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham, Wokingham, RG40 2HR

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  5 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,601.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) + SEN allowance £2787 per annum (for QTS applicants) plus extraneous duties £1874 per annum

Transition Teacher job summary

Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham supports students aged 8-16 with ASC, providing a caring and forward‑thinking environment designed to nurture confidence, resilience and academic progress. With specialist staff and tailored learning approaches, Wokingham empowers every student to thrive and achieve their individual goals.

We are seeking a committed and adaptable Transition Teacher to support pupils at key points in their educational journey, helping them successfully access learning and thrive within a specialist setting.

For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to take on additional SENDCo responsibilities.

About the Role

You will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ transition into and across our provision, delivering high-quality teaching tailored to individual needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons, including individualised programmes aligned to the National Curriculum
• Supporting pupils’ academic, social and personal development during key transition stages
• Creating a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment that promotes positive behaviour and wellbeing
• Contributing to curriculum planning, assessment, recording and reporting
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and external agencies to ensure a joined-up approach to support
• Playing an active role in pastoral care, acting as an advocate for pupils and promoting their progress and participation in school life

You will also contribute fully to the life of the school, maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, and classroom environment, and engaging in ongoing professional development and school improvement activities.

About You

• A qualified teacher with experience or strong interest in SEND, particularly ASC and SEMH
• Skilled in delivering adaptive and inclusive teaching strategies
• Committed to supporting the whole child—academically, socially and emotionally
• An excellent communicator with strong organisational and teamwork skills

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, specialist Trust
• Work within a supportive, collaborative environment
• Make a real difference to pupils during critical stages of their education

Join us—and help every learner make a confident and successful transition.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.

Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham

• School type: Academy, ages 8 to 19
• School size: 64 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 8 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chiltern-way-academy-wokingham

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