Class Teacher

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Full Time or Part Time
• Contract – Fixed term until 31st August 2027
• Term time only – 39 Weeks
• Start date – We need to undertake various safeguarding checks

Paddock is a vibrant and nurturing Ofsted Outstanding special school for pupils aged 4–19 years with severe learning difficulties and autism. Our focus is on personalised learning, compassion and creating a meaningful & engaging environment where every child is known and thrives. Our aim is to Nurture, Inspire and Transform Lives. We don’t believe in resting on our laurels and are constantly innovating.

It is for good reason, we are recognised as Wandsworth’s SEN Powerhouse and knowledge leaders.

As we expand to our new purpose‑built secondary site in Tooting, we are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Class Teachers to join our dedicated teams. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact to the lives of SEN pupils, we would love for you to join our team.

• Passionate about SEN education and making learning meaningful for all pupils
• Compassionate and empathetic, putting pupils’ individual needs first
• A collaborative team player, working closely with multidisciplinary specialists
• Committed to lifelong learning and looking for professional development
• Resilient and adaptable, ready for both challenges and rewards
• Dedicated to celebrating student progress, however big or small
• Willing to go the extra mile
• Team Player
• Compassion and Empathy
• Keen to contribute to school life
• Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential
• Life Long Learning
• Resilience
• Celebrate Learning
• Strong work ethic

• 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)