Class Teachers

Required September 2024

Location: Woodley, Farley Hill or Both Locations

Addington School is an outstanding special school for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. All our pupils' primary need is a learning difficulty that is either moderate, severe or profound, with up to 50 per cent also having Autism. All pupils have an Education and Health Care Plan and we are currently accommodating up to 290 pupils aged between 3 and 19 years across 2 sites - Woodley and Farley Hill.

Due to further expansion, we are seeking class teachers and would be interested to hear from applicants with an interest in working at our Woodley site, Farley Hill site or either site.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘outstanding’ with a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team. 
• An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership. 
• A school with a coaching and collaborative culture. 
• The opportunity to personalise the curriculum. 
• Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise. 
• A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged. 

We are looking for teachers: 

• With a passion for teaching children and young people with learning difficulties. 
• With a commitment to high professional standards. 
• Who are skilled communicators and team players who are committed to developing themselves and others. 
• Who show empathy with parents and desire true working in partnership. 

Please contact Lynda Wood or David Maycock, Co-Headteachers on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to the school.

To apply, please submit an application form before the closing date. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: 21st April 2024

Interviews: 9th May 2024

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and DBS. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.