Salary: Outer London Teachers Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale + SEN 1 Allowance
Location: The Link School Primary Site, 82-86 Croydon Road,
Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week
Start date: 1st September 2025, subject to satisfactory clearance checks
The Link School specialises in meeting the needs of 160 students from 4-19 with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties including autistic spectrum conditions and Pathological Demand Avoidance. In addition to the Primary and Secondary sites, it also has a satellite provision which provides a safe and nurturing environment for autistic young people who show demand avoidant profiles.
Situated in the London Borough of Sutton all four sites are easily accessible by public transport and well placed to draw upon a wide range of leisure, recreational and educational facilities having easy access to Surrey and London.
The school provides a warm, safe, friendly and nurturing environment, which helps pupils to learn, express their ideas, communicate, develop friendships and grow in confidence and self- esteem.
Staff provide pupils with an outstanding education based on strong practitioner research and the holistic curriculum offer that promotes strong personal and social education as well as cognitive development. It is a rewarding and inspirational place to work. To find out more about us visit our school website
About the Role
• Class teacher to a group of lower key stage 2 children with complex Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
• Responsible for leading a curriculum subject across the Primary site.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
The Link School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and pupils with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website
For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Robert Richards, school business manager via email to arrange a time to speak with the Principal.
To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in, please complete and submit the Application Form.
Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing Date: 19th May 2025 – noon
Interviews will take place w/c: 19th May 2025
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.