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Unqualified Class Teacher
Salary
- Salary: Unqualified Pay Range (Inner London)
- Allowances: Special Needs Allowance
Contract
- Contract: Full-time; however, part-time will be considered.
- Temporary contract until 31st August 2027
- Term time only
Start Date
- Start date: We will need to undertake a series of safeguarding checks
Location
- The successful candidate will be based at:
- Paddock Secondary School & Sixth Form
- Broadwater Road
- SW17 0DZ
About the School
Paddock is a vibrant and nurturing Ofsted Outstanding special school for pupils aged 4–19 years with severe learning difficulties and autism. Our focus is on personalised learning, compassion and creating a meaningful & engaging environment where every child is known and thrives. Our aim is to Nurture, Inspire and Transform Lives. We don’t believe in resting on our laurels and are constantly innovating. It is for good reason, we are recognised as Wandsworth’s SEN Powerhouse and knowledge leaders.
About the Role
As we expand to our new purpose-built secondary site in Tooting, we are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Unqualified Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact to the lives of SEN pupils, we would love for you to join our team!
At Paddock, we aim to be outstanding employers and pride ourself in creating a structured, innovative, engaging and caring work environment while continuing to provide avenues for professional development. Some of the perks of being a part of our team include:
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- Having previous special school or base experience is an advantage.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about SEN education and making learning meaningful for all pupils
- Compassionate and empathetic, putting pupils' individual needs first
- A collaborative team player, working closely with multidisciplinary specialists
- Committed to lifelong learning and looking for professional development
- Resilient and adaptable, ready for both challenges and rewards
- Dedicated to celebrating student progress, however big or small
- Willing to go the extra mile
Qualities and Attributes Valued
- Team Player
- Compassion and Empathy
- Keen to contribute to school life
- Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential
- Life Long Learning
- Resilience
- Celebrate Learning
- Strong work ethic
Benefits
- Strong senior leadership support and mentoring
- Exciting opportunities to develop a specialist area of interest
- Excellent CPD & training partnerships within school experts and beyond
- Support from on-site multi-disciplinary therapy team
- Opportunities for career progression & leadership pathways
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible PPA time to support work-life balance
- Access to an employee wellbeing scheme
- Cycle to Work and Smart Schools Benefits (lifestyle savings & wellness perks)
How to Apply
We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey.
We welcome visits to the school. Please contact recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time and date.
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Please apply on the school’s recruitment platform: https://paddockschool.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies
Important Dates
- Closing date for receipt of applications: 31st August 2026
- Interview dates: We advise the candidates to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview before the closing date and the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Safeguarding
Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Application Process
Please advised that CVs are only accepted for individuals interested in scheduling a school visit. However, to advance in the recruitment process, submission of the application form is essential.
Contact Information
- Paddock School
- Primary School
- St Margaret’s Crescent
- SW15 6HL
- Head of School: Deborah Dockery
- Secondary School & Sixth Form
- Co-Heads of School: Lynette Martyn & Robert Pearce
- Whole School Number: (020) 8878 1521
- Email: recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk
- Website: www.paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk
- Executive Headteacher: Sarah Santos
- PADDOCK UPPER SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM
- Current: Priory Lane, Roehampton SW15 5RT
- New SCHOOL: St. Margaret’s Crescent, Putney SW15 6HL
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