Class Teacher
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, SW17 0DZ |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications and experience
• Qualified teacher status (not for UQTs)
• Degree
• Successful special school experience
• Training and experience of using a range of specialist strategies
Skills and knowledge
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to apply to teaching in a specialist setting
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies for pupils with special educational needs
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to use skills and knowledge and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider school community
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children and how to implement it effectively
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies and commitment to follow whole school protocols to support emotional regulation
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
Personal qualities
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
Notes:
This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder
Person specification
Essential
Qualifications and experience
Essential
• Qualified teacher status (not for UQTs)
• Degree
•
• Desirable
• Successful special school experience
• Training and experience of using a range of specialist strategies
Skills and knowledge
Essential
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to apply to teaching in a specialist setting
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies for pupils with special educational needs
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to use skills and knowledge and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider school community
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children and how to implement it effectively
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies and commitment to follow whole school protocols to support emotional regulation
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
Personal qualities
Essential
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
Notes:
This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Strong senior leadership support and mentoring
• Exciting opportunities to develop a specialist area of interest
• Excellent CPD & training partnerships within school experts and beyond Support from on-site multi-disciplinary therapy team
• Opportunities for career progression & leadership pathways Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible PPA time to support work-life balance Access to an employee wellbeing scheme
• Cycle to Work and Smart Schools Benefits (lifestyle savings & wellness perks)
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please note that we do not accept CVs.