Salary: Outer London Main Pay Scale - SEN 1 allowance of £2,679 per annum is payable on appointment. SEN 2 allowance of £5,285 per annum is payable following the acquisition of a level 4 qualification in the field.
Location: Dysart School, 190 Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 6HL
Hours: Full time (non-negotiable) Permanent, starting as soon as possible
Dysart School is an Outstanding special school for 150 pupils aged 4 to 19 who have a range of severe and complex learning difficulties. The School has high expectations for its pupils and believe there is no limit to their potential
Its main site, located in Surbiton, is bright and well equipped to support the development of its pupils including Early Years classrooms with outdoor learning spaces, a dedicated post-16 hub, accessible swimming pool, sensory room, soft play and adventure play areas and generous grounds equipped for play and outdoor learning.
In addition Dysart School runs two satellite sites next to mainstream schools in the local area to help meet the need for high-quality SEN places in the borough of Kingston.
Dysart School is a progressive and innovative place to work and staff are offered opportunities through regular training and support to develop their own practice. To find out more about us visit our school website.
Dysart are seeking to recruit class teachers who have the drive, creativity and a passion for teaching and learning to join our dedicated and welcoming team. Experience of working with pupils with SEN is desirable but not essential. What is imperative is that you have high expectations, a sense of humour, a love of challenge and a determination to make a difference to the lives of our fantastic children.
The school is committed to a multi-disciplinary approach to meeting pupils’ needs and promotes high quality professional development for all staff.
Newly Qualified Teachers are welcome to apply for this position.
It is imperative that you visit the school if you are interested in applying.
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.
Dysart 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 students 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 the school directly.
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. If you have any queries, please contact the school.
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 will not be considered.
Closing date: Sunday 11th May 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 14th May 2025