Class Teacher

Role: Class Teacher – Primary Special School

Location: Meath School, Chertsey, Surrey
Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale + SEN Allowance
Full time, permanent contract working term time

We are looking for a passionate educator who is ready to inspire and support children with special educational needs in a dynamic, inclusive environment. You will have an opportunity to work in a vibrant, multidisciplinary team where you’ll manage a diverse caseload and contribute to cutting-edge therapy practices.

About Us:

Meath, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential non-maintained primary special school for up to 75 pupils aged 4 to 11 years with complex speech and language challenges. Our most recent Ofsted report (2023) is highly positive about the work of the school and the progress which our children make. ‘Pupils are happy and safe, and they enjoy being in school. They comment that ‘everyone can have friends here’. Visit our website.

Role Overview:

As a Special Class Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons tailored to individual student needs.
• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress, celebrating achievements and addressing challenges.
• Adapt teaching to incorporate therapeutic strategies and interventions as outlined in EHCPs.
• Foster a supportive, stimulating learning environment using Sign Supported English (training provided).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and parents to ensure coordinated outcomes.
• Lead a team of support staff, contributing to the wider ethos and values of the school.

What we are looking for:

• Qualifications: QTS and a degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: Proven success in teaching children with special educational needs, ideally in a SEN setting.
• Skills: Knowledge of effective teaching strategies, the National Curriculum, and knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children. Strong ICT and behaviour management skills.
• Attributes: A flexible, dedicated, and professional approach, with a commitment to safeguarding, equality, and confidentiality.

This job description incorporates the professional duties of a teacher as set out in the Teacher’s standards. The purpose of the job is to manage and ensure the effective delivery for all educational programmes in line with all statutory requirements and Speech and Language UK policies and procedures.

How to Apply:

For an informal discussion please contact Majella Delaney, Deputy Headteacher on 01932 872302 or email majella.delaney@meathschool.org.uk

To apply please send a completed application form to sbm@meathschool.org.uk Interviews will be held at Meath School.

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 20^th January 2025 with interviews taking place over the following two weeks

Speech and Language UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We carry out appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check.

Please find details of our safeguarding policy

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.

Accessibility Support:

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you!