Class Teacher (SEND)

About Us

At Ridgewood Community High School, we are committed to Transforming Lives through education, care and opportunity. As a successful and highly regarded special school, we provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil is valued, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.

We cater for children and young people with a diverse range of special educational needs and disabilities and believe that every learner should be able to progress at a pace that is right for them. Our curriculum is built around a stage not age philosophy, recognising that learning journeys are unique. The core curriculum is primarily based on the Primary National Curriculum and is carefully adapted to meet individual needs, with opportunities for pupils to access more advanced learning where appropriate.

Through personalised pathways, high expectations and specialist support, we help pupils develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to become successful learners and active members of their communities. We place equal importance on academic achievement, communication, independence, personal development and preparing pupils for life beyond school.

Job Overview

As Teaching across school follows a ‘primary model’, we would welcome applications from Teachers who have either Primary and/or Secondary experience. 

The post holders will report to the Deputy Headteacher responsible for Teaching and Learning.

The purpose of this job is:

To support the school Mission Statement the post holder will be required to teach across the full SEND ability and age range, with specific remit to teach our KS3, KS4 and KS5 pupils in different subject areas, maximising our pupil potential. 

The successful candidate will be:

• A successful and established Teacher who is able to teach across stages.

• An excellent Teacher with the ability to inspire and deliver high quality learning for all.

• Dedicated to improving the life chances of all children.

• Committed to partnership with families and other agencies.

• Passionate about SEND, curriculum, pedagogy and creativity.

• Able to lead, manage, inspire and support staff as necessary.

• Committed to sustaining and developing the school and its ethos.

 In return, we will offer you:

• A lively, creative and inclusive school committed to improving the lives of children and young people.

• A supportive and friendly environment.

• The opportunity to develop a subject area, maximising student potential.

• An ambitious and hardworking team who consistently support the school.

• A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team to work with.

• A Governing Body which is supportive and passionate about achieving the highest standards in all areas, and committed to the professional development of staff.

• A Leadership Team committed to supporting its staff in achieving their best.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in the way we deliver services to the community and in our employment arrangements. We expect all employees to understand and promote this policy in their work.

Health and safety  

All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties and must help us to apply our general statement of health and safety policy.

Safeguarding Commitment 

This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

For a full Job Description and Person Specification, see the attached file.

Please apply using the Application Form in the uploaded documents section along with a covering letter outlying your suitability for the role.