Class Teacher - Woodfield

Class Teacher – SEND

Woodfield School | Merstham, Surrey

Salary: Main Pay Scale to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe), plus SEN allowance

Permanent | Full-time

Start date: As soon as possible, subject to notice period and satisfactory pre-employment checks

Help young people with SEND develop the skills, confidence and independence they need for life.

Woodfield School is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Class Teacher to join our supportive specialist school in Merstham, Surrey.

We provide education for secondary-aged pupils and students in Post-16 provision with learning and additional needs, including Moderate Learning Difficulties and co-occurring needs. Our approach combines ambitious, accessible learning with a strong focus on communication, independence and preparation for adulthood.

We welcome applications from qualified teachers with specialist SEND experience, as well as primary and secondary teachers who can demonstrate relevant skills and a commitment to teaching pupils with SEND.

The role

You will create an engaging and inclusive classroom where pupils feel safe, valued and confident to try. Working closely with teaching assistants and other colleagues, you will plan and deliver learning that responds to individual needs while maintaining high expectations of every pupil.

You will:

• plan and teach accessible, appropriately challenging lessons;
• adapt teaching, activities and resources to pupils’ learning and communication needs;
• assess progress and use this information to inform next steps;
• support positive behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing;
• deploy classroom support staff effectively;
• work collaboratively with families and other professionals; and
• help pupils develop independence and skills for everyday life.

Safeguarding is central to the role. You will maintain professional boundaries, recognise and report concerns promptly, and follow the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

About you

• You will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and bring:
• effective classroom practice and a commitment to helping pupils with SEND succeed;
• an understanding of barriers to learning and how teaching can help overcome them;
• high expectations of pupils’ achievement, behaviour and participation;
• a calm, flexible and reflective approach;
• strong communication and teamwork skills; and
• the ability to build positive, professional relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

What we offer

• A friendly and supportive specialist school.
• Collaborative working with experienced colleagues.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A varied teaching role with a focus on meaningful progress and preparation for adulthood.

How to apply

Please apply through Eteach using the application form and explain how your experience meets the job description and person specification. CVs alone will not be accepted.

Closing date: 31 Oct 2026

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, so please submit your application promptly.

Safeguarding and safer recruitment

Woodfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post involves regulated activity with children. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks, including references, an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List information, identity, qualifications, right-to-work and teacher prohibition checks, and other checks appropriate to the role. An appropriate assessment of fitness to carry out the role will follow a conditional offer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to the applicable exceptions and filtering rules. Protected convictions and cautions do not need to be disclosed and will not be taken into account.

Online searches will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of our safeguarding due diligence.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity. Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.