Learning Enhancement Teacher

With proven experience of teaching SEND students in a secondary school setting, you’re committed to supporting and inspiring every pupil to achieve their full potential. So join the friendly and welcoming team here at Woldingham School – and enjoy all the support you need to achieve your professional goals.

Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. With a strong community and caring culture we are building on a proud heritage that stretches back 175 years. We’re now driving an exciting future that’s underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

You’ll teach a range of SEND students in small groups, classrooms and one-to-one settings, delivering the curriculum creatively and imaginatively to provide high quality teaching strategies informed by each student’s IEP. There will be a particular focus on helping students build the study skills they need to work effectively and independently. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with Head of Department to devise appropriate intervention programmes, assist with online screening assessments and create and review IEPs.

With the ability to communicate well with students, colleagues and parents alike, you combine a good knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 2015 with a real passion for helping SEND students access the entire curriculum. A positive and enthusiastic approach is important too, along with the vision to help us develop the department to ensure that if offers the very highest levels of support.

Salary: Competitive. All staff receive free lunches and refreshments. 

Please visit our website to download an application form. Once completed, return it to hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk no later than 9am on 12 February 2018.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate. 

Professional development and staff welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.