Bourne Education Trust
SEND Class Teacher
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About Woodlands School
Woodlands School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is an outstanding special school based in Leatherhead, Surrey. Our educational approach focuses on preparation for life, with communication and literacy at the heart of everything we do - promoting independence, community inclusion, and a curiosity about the world.
Our satellite provision in Esher caters for pupils who are autistic and have learning difficulties, offering them a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment where they can thrive. It represents an innovative step forward in Surrey specialist provision and we are proud to be leading this initiative in partnership with a forward-thinking mainstream setting.
Joining Woodlands during this exciting time of expansion means becoming part of a supportive, ambitious team dedicated to making a difference every day.
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Job title: SEND Class Teacher
Location: This role is based at Woodlands satellite site, Cranmere Primary School, Esher, Surrey with occasional travel across East Surrey and to Woodlands School (Leatherhead).
Hours: Full time, 32.5 hours per week. Part-time (2 days p/week) also available
Contract: Fixed-term for 1 year (1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027)
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Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe) £34,398 - £52,490 and SEN allowance
Responsible to: Headteacher
Benefits
- Generous workplace pension through TPS
- Ongoing training, learning, and development opportunities
- Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
- Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support, and free eye tests
- Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment, and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
- Work-life balance, and family-friendly policies and processes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Occupational sick pay
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes, and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
- Be accountable for the attainment, progress, and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential
- Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and work in collaboration with the SENCo to make an appropriate contribution to and participate in the preparation, implementation, monitoring, and review of SEN Support Arrangements
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Essential Requirements Include:
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding, and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
- Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
- Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development
For full job description and requirements, please see the applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:
- Reflective, optimistic, and aspirational
- Collaborative and innovative
- Committed, engaged, and professional
- Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How To Apply For This Role
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