Class Teacher

Richard Cloudesley School is a four times outstanding special school for pupils aged 2-19 with severe physical and complex learning needs. We are on split sites, co-located with mainstream partners and based in Islington. We wish to appoint a class teacher for a mixed ability class who is keen to contribute the vision and ethos of our exciting school.

The successful candidate must also:

•Be a resilient, dynamic, innovative and exceptional class teacher. 

•Be able to work in close partnership with families and healthcare professionals to support young people's cognitive, communication, emotional, physical and sensory development.

•Have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively with all members of our community.

•Be able to motivate, lead and inspire young people.

•Have energy, enthusiasm, a positive attitude to life and a love of learning.

•Be able to lead a team of classroom based teaching assistants to maximise young people's learning.

•Understand the role of assessment in supporting students to make the best possible progress in all aspects of their learning.

As well as teachers with a special school background, applications from mainstream teachers are welcome, including those with primary or secondary experience. 

School visits are essential. Please contact Sarah Kelly, Business Manager on 020 7786 4800 ext. 258 or email sarah.kelly@cloudesley.islington.sch.uk to make an appointment.

If shortlisted you will be asked to send evidence of two lesson observations prior to coming for interview. 

Richard Cloudesley School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Our environment is diverse in character and in its student population and we aspire to reflect this diversity in our staff. We positively welcome applications from minority groups. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is reflected in our rigorous approach to the recruitment and professional development of our staff. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.