Class Teacher

Full Time Class Teacher

Pond Meadow Academy Trust: Guildford

Class Teacher 

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Teachers Pay Scale (Fringe) Main Scale and UPS

Start date: September 2026 (or sooner)

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date should suitable candidates apply; therefore, early submission of applications is strongly advised.

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 an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner to join us as a Teacher at our well established Guildford site.

This role is ideal for a committed, values-driven teacher who wants to be part of an outstanding provision

🌱 About the Role

The successful candidate will:

• Teach within our established specialist provision in Guildford

• Plan and deliver highly structured, individualised learning programmes

• Implement Pond Meadow’s Teaching and Learning Guidelines consistently and confidently

• Establish high-quality, neuro-affirming classroom practice

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support communication, regulation and engagement

• Contribute to the continued development of curriculum and classroom practice

You will join a team where systems, routines and expectations are well embedded, enabling you to focus on high-quality teaching and meaningful progress for every learner.

🧠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.

🌟 What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a teacher (primary or secondary) who:

• Is an excellent 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:

• Work within an expanding and 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

• Develop expertise in structured neuro-affirming teaching approaches

• Make a tangible difference to the lives of our learners

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: Guildford

• 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.

To arrange a visit or discuss the role further, please contact:

Emily Hayward-Stubbs, Headteacher and CEO