SEN Primary Teacher

SEN Primary Teacher (transition years to include Year 7 on a primary model)

Form Tutor post

Required to start January 2020

Full Time

MPS equivalent (£29,395 - £41,097) + 1 or 2 SENs points (£2,342 - £3,231), depending on experience and qualifications

The Holmewood School is a small, friendly independent school meeting the needs of 7-19 year olds with high functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, language & communication difficulties and SpLD. We are part of the Cavendish Education group.

We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and enthusiastic primary teacher to join our team of teachers.  You will be required to fill all aspects of the role of a class teacher, teaching across the whole of the primary curriculum. You will be committed to providing the best opportunities for our group of learners and ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential. 

We can offer you the benefits of working in a small, warm and friendly school to an independent school calendar with increased holidays and excellent professional training & development.  

We are located in North London on two sites.  Our main site is conveniently situated directly opposite Woodside Park station on the Northern line and our Sixth Form Centre is currently located in Finchley Central. In January 2020 we intend to add a further site in North London which we can discuss at interview.  This role will be largely based on the new site. We work closely with the other schools in our group, have extensive community links and believe in ‘thinking differently’ and being as creative as possible in our teaching.  

A flexible approach to teaching, a willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life, and the ability to work under pressure with young people that can challenge us is essential to enable the best outcomes for our group of learners. You will have at least 2 years experience of working with learners with autism in any setting.  Experience of working with young people with behaviour needs or mental health needs will also be highly beneficial.   

Closing date: Monday 30th September 2019 at 9am

Interviews and teaching observations will be held at The Holmewood School (Woodside Park site). Dates and times to be confirmed for week commencing  7th October 2019.

Application details are available from Simon Hardwick, Office Manager, on 020 8920 0660, enquiries@thsl.org.uk or at the above address.

For an informal chat, visit or to find out more please phone Irena Lempaszek (Head of Autism, Welfare and Behaviour) on 020 8920 0660.

For more information about the school, please visit our website www.thsl.org.uk

THSL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.