Witherslack Group
Upper Key-Stage 2 Primary Teacher
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Upper Key-Stage 2 Primary Teacher
Upper Key-Stage 2 Teacher Lavender Lodge School – Witherslack Group
Up to £65,283 + Excellent Benefits To commence: September 2026 A note on applications: Early closes may apply due to high volume—apply promptly.
About The Role
Our ethos centres on celebrating ‘those huge small victories’—tiny progressive steps for young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, and associated conditions.
We believe hidded growth is yours to nurture, and resilience is valued. With unmatched in-house support (psychologists, TAs, therapy specialists) and well-resourced schools, we empower teachers to thrive.
Lavender Lodge School: An Investment in Inclusion
- Located in a historic 18th-century building in Mitcham, South London
- Provides specialist education for children with:
- Autism and additional needs (ADHD, speech/language difficulties, sensory challenges, behaviour issues)
- Recent Ofsted grading: Good
- Referred to as "life-changing" in our pupils’ journey towards learning excellence
Responsibilities
- Teach Upper Key-Stage 2 pupils, delivering curriculum in alignment with their learning needs
- Build rich, individualised relationships to foster confidence and progress
- Proactively contribute to departmental development and innovation
- Collaborate with specialist professionals within a nurturing team environment
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Requirements
Essential
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required
- Australian Certificate of Teaching/Equivalent from another jurisdiction (UK/EU does not apply)
- Relevant teaching experience with educational needs (SEMH/ASD preferred)
- Drive to initiate personalised, ‘can-do’ approaches to learning
- Commitment to inclusion, diverse experiences, and autism-aware teaching
What We Offer
Competitive Package
- Generous salary (up to £65,283)
- Dedicated training: Full induction + on-the-job support
- Sacred school vacations (full holiday allowance)
- Flexible/Progression Opportunities: Many leaders started here
Workplace Perks
- Wellbeing: Employee assistance access + medical reimbursements
- Pension: Teachers’ Pension and attractive TPS alternative
- Life/health insurance customisation; high-street discounts
- Caring team who treats you as family: facilitated adjustments supporting personal need
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Ethos
- Workplace community values: Neurodiversity celebrated, robust safeguarding policies, and zero-tolerance for discrimination
- Friendly referrals: £1,000 bonus for successful colleague recommendations!
Inclusion & Culture
About us: neurodivergence isn’t ‘other’—our teams reflect the young people’s world. Connection (from empathy to humour) drives engagement in learning.
We believe: your uniqueness benefits our learning environment. Ready to commit to building trust, versatility, and empathy daily?
Be a part of meaningful change: Apply now.
Vital Notes
- _process adjustments made upon application requests (contact cpd@witherslack.org)
- Role aligns with federation integrity
- Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS covered; online filtering process your primary responsibility (full policies hyperlinked with school pages).
For links to: ✔ Child Protection Policy ✔ Ex-offenders policy ✔ Full schools directory (NALGO/NASUWT/UNISON collective bargaining likely representing your employee rights here)
Key Tags: Special Education/Training – Care Roles – Inclusive Learning
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