Class Teacher

Class Teacher role Salary: Main Pay Scale 1 to Main Pay Range 6 (Inner London) + SEN Allowance Minimum Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status Full Time Contract – Fixed term until 31st August 2027 Term time only - 39 Weeks Start date – To be confirmed The successful candidate will be based at : Paddock Secondary School & Sixth Form Broadwater Road London SW17 0DZ Please use the job description and person specification to complete the Additional Information section of the application form. The panel will rely on this information when shortlisting. Without sufficient detail, you may not meet the threshold to be invited for an interview. Please also ensure that your employment history covers all work undertaken since leaving full‑time education. As you have been in education within the last five years, please include the name of your tutor as one of your referees. Please note that we cannot request references from colleagues, friends, or family members. All references should be addressed to the most senior person within the organisation. References must cover a minimum of 3 years from todays date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible 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 an enthusiastic and compassionate Unqualified Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact to the lives of SEN pupils, we would love for you to join our team! At Paddock, we aim to be outstanding employers and pride ourself in creating a structured, innovative, engaging and caring work environment while continuing to provide avenues for professional development. Some of the perks of being a part of our team include: Having previous special school or base experience is an advantage. To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued: 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) We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey. Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.