Year 7 Transition Teacher
Wandle Valley Academy, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1LW21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: SEMH Transition Teacher You will be a qualified teacher or have experience of teaching in secondary and or primary education. There will be significant gaps in the pupils’ knowledge and understanding which will need to be addressed and planned for. There is a real onus on teaching life skills which help to enhance their values, learning and interests as well as specialist 1:1 support.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS
Additional allowances
SEN Point (£2,787 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Requirements
The role is open to more experienced teachers and NQT's or have experience of teaching in secondary and or primary education. Recent experience and a genuine passion for working in an SEMH environment is desirable. CPI training or any other form of positive handling will be advantageous but not essential as appropriate training will be provided.
The Key duties of a Transition Teacher:
- Teaching Yr7 transition lessons.
- Taking responsibility for the progress of in class pupils.
- Organising the classroom and resources to encourage a positive learning environment.
- Planning, preparing and teaching lessons that cater for a range of needs within the class.
- Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation.
- Maintaining discipline.
- Preparing and marking work to facilitate positive pupil development.
- Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils' development.
- Providing regular feedback to parents/carers on a pupil's progress.
- Working with others to plan and coordinate work.
- Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum.
- Organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities.
- Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
- Working with parents/carers and school governors to maximise their involvement in the school.
- Meeting with other professionals (e.g. education welfare officers, educational psychologists etc).
- Carry out any other tasks as agreed by the Leadership Team.
What the school offers its staff
Staff benefits:
- Employee assistance programme
- APL Health (Occupational Health package)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We will also consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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 Wandle Valley Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 95 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wandle Valley Academy website
- Email address
- tahmet@wandlevalleyacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02086481365
Wandle Valley Academy is a special provision, working to support pupils aged 5-16 with SEMH difficulties. We are part of the Parallel Learning Trust (PLT) a Multi Academy Trust with schools in London, Medway, Southend and Billericay.
Arranging a visit to Wandle Valley Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tahmet@wandlevalleyacademy.org.uk.
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