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Pond Meadow Academy Trust: New Satellite Provision, Cobham
Full and Part-Time roles
Teachers Pay Scale (Fringe) Main Scale and UPS
Start date: 13th April 2026 appointed in advance of September 2026 opening
Shortlisting – 23rd February 2026 Interviews – 26th February 2026

Be There from the Beginning ~ Build Something Extraordinary

Pond Meadow Academy Trust is a specialist day school providing high quality education for approximately 170 young people from 3-19 years of age. Based in Guildford, Surrey, the school meets the needs of pupils with ASD (Autism, Communication and Interaction Needs) and/or Severe learning Disabilities.

We are delighted to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional primary practitioner to join us as a Teacher in our brand-new specialist satellite provision in Cobham, Surrey.

This role is ideal for a committed, values-driven teacher who wants to be part of building something from the ground up, working closely with senior leaders to establish a nurturing, high-quality specialist provision from its very beginning.

🌱 About the Role

This is a primary Teacher post within our new satellite provision, which will open as part of Pond Meadow’s continued expansion.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach within the new satellite provision
• Contribute to the planning, development and implementation of the new site
• Be appointed in advance of the site opening, allowing time to:
• Embed systems, routines and curriculum aligned with Pond Meadow’s Teaching and Learning Guidelines
• Establish high-quality, neuro-affirming classroom practice
• Observe practice and receive specialist training at our Guildford site
• Contribute to shaping the culture, environment and ethos of the new provision

During the pre-opening phase, you will work across both sites to ensure strong consistency, shared values and excellent preparation for launch.

🧠Who We Are

Pond Meadow Academy Trust is an Outstanding special school supporting pupils aged 3–19 with Autism and or severe and complex learning disabilities. We are widely recognised for our person-centred practice, exceptional staff training, and strong, values-led culture.

The Cobham satellite represents the next stage in our strategic development and will offer high-quality specialist provision within a mainstream partnership model.

🌟 What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a teacher who:

• Is an excellent primary practitioner with high expectations for all learners
• Has experience working with pupils with ASD and/or Severe Learning Disabilities (or a strong desire to develop in this area)
• Understands the importance of structure, regulation and communication in supporting learning
• Is reflective, collaborative and committed to continuous professional development
• Shares our vision of Equipping our learners for life

🧩 Why Join Pond Meadow?

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Be part of establishing a new specialist provision from the outset
• Work within an Outstanding special school with a strong inclusive ethos
• Access high-quality CPD and specialist training
• Join a supportive, values-driven team committed to making a real difference

If you are passionate about inclusive education and excited by the opportunity to help shape a new provision, we would love to hear from you.

📍 Practical Details

• Location: Cobham (with pre-opening work at Guildford site)
• Contract: Permanent
• Safeguarding: Pond Meadow Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures.

Visits and informal conversations are warmly encouraged.