Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Full Time (37.5hrs per week) / Salary: Main Teacher Scale: M1 - M6 (UPS may be considered) - Inner London weighting will apply to this role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Class Teacher to join The Children’s Trust School.  As an exceptional communicator, who's observant; dedicated; and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, you will be required to coordinate classroom teaching, learning, monitoring and evaluation activities.

With experience of working in a complex environment, as well as possessing SEN teaching experience and Qualified Teaching Status, you will be exceptionally organised with excellent inter-personal skills and a high-level of attention to detail.

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.  Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton and Epsom.

As a non-maintained special school, we pride ourselves on seeing each individual as a ‘whole’ and delivering integrated, holistic education, therapy and care for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.  We aim to provide high quality education and expertise, whilst providing individualised learning opportunities for each pupil, to support their development in communication, language and literacy skills, as well as their cognitive development, physical skills, environmental control, and their social, emotional and personal well-being.

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: free on-site parking; subsidised cafeteria; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an environment that is as unusual in its beautiful historic nature, as it is unique in its state-of-the-art facilities.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact Elaine Lush, School Business & Admin Manager, on 01737 365 816 or email: elush@thechildrenstrust.org.uk

The Children’s Trust is fully committed to protecting children and young people.  All posts at The Children's Trust are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  If you are applying to The Children's Trust, and are already registered with the DBS update service, this will speed up the recruitment process significantly.  We are an equal opportunities employer, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disabilities, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

If you would like the chance to learn more about the incredible work that we do please do ask for a tour of our grounds.

Led by a member of the school team, you will be guided through our beautiful grounds, and will have ample opportunity to ask any questions you may have along the way 

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, in order for your application to be considered.

Closing Date: Sunday 24 June 2018

Strictly no agencies please.