Silverwood School is an inspirational and forward thinking maintained special school based in the heart of Wiltshire across three campuses. Our school is dedicated to supporting pupils aged 4-19 years with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and empower every pupil to reach their full potential. Our vision is ambitious ‘Building Community; Inspiring Learning’, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with SEND needs.
Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, driven and skilled group of professionals who pride themselves in creating an environment where innovation and leadership are central to improving education outcomes..
• We offer a bespoke and tailored package of training opportunities to work with external professionals, alongside additional ongoing CPD opportunities
• All staff upon joining attend a structured, well supported and informative induction programme.
• Our staff are given freedom to teach and tailor lessons to meet each pupil individual needs and are not constrained in the way mainstream schools can be.
• All staff have a strong sense of shared purpose and vision, clarity of values and use these daily to guide our actions, interactions and decision making and are at the heart of everything we do.
• Working here isn’t always easy but it is deeply rewarding. Every day brings opportunities to learn, connect and change lives.
What our staff are saying:
“Silverwood has a real sense of community and we are forever evolving and changing as a school. It’s a really exciting and inspirational place to work with fantastic people in every department and level in the school”
“There is a genuine ‘human’ feel to the school. Colleagues are respectful of everyone’s situations and there is a real focus on providing a work/life balance”
About the role:
• Based at our Rowde campus which sits in a sensory rich setting of 35 acres. A setting ideal for enhancing learning through nature, a haven for exploration and discovery, offering an inclusive outdoor learning experience to all.
• We are excited to announce that this role will be taught from our new bespoke Post 16 building and newly created independent living suite which opens September 2025.
• Joining our dynamic team currently consisting of 4 Post 16 Classes, you will lead a class of young people aged 16-19
• Our pupils will be accredited ASDAN qualifications which focus on preparing pupils for adulthood through a curriculum that promotes independence, life skills, employability and functional literacy and numeracy.
• Our Post 16 cohort of pupils have a wide variety of learning needs, including moderate to severe learning difficulties, autism and complex needs.
We are seeking a passionate, caring and creative Teacher who thrives on making meaningful connections and unlocking potential in every child and who:
• Commits to plan and deliver differentiated engaging lessons, tailored to the needs, abilities and learning styles of each pupil
• Encourage self-advocacy and promote confidence amongst our Post 16 learners
• Have patience, understanding and empathy in their approach to teaching -being able to think outside the box is essential.
• Strong behaviour management skills are critical in creating a safe, productive and structured learning environment
• Have the ability to communicate instructions and feedback clearly and effectively, adapting their communication style to suit the needs of their pupils.
Silverwood School is an inspirational and forward thinking maintained special school based in the heart of Wiltshire and spread across three campuses. Our school is dedicated to supporting pupils aged 4-19 years with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and empower every pupil to reach their full potential. Our vision is ambitious ‘Building Community; Inspiring Learning’, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with SEND needs.
Silverwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
