Class Teacher - School
Department: School (students 5 to 19 years)
Location: The Sheiling Ringwood
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours & Working Patterns: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time (41 working weeks, including training days)
Salary: £31,778-£40,276 per annum
Closing Date: 19th March 2025
Interview Date: 27th March 2025
Start Date: 27th August 2025 or before
Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with severe, complex and moderate learning difficulties and disabilities? Would you like to be part of a community and build your career within a school that is passionate about every individual child as well as their families? Then you could be exactly the person we are looking for.
We are looking for an innovative, inspiring and experienced QTS teacher to join our team providing education to approximately 38 children aged from 5–19, the majority of whom are on the autism spectrum. You’ll have a B.Ed, or degree plus PGCE and have experience, enthusiasm and a keen interest in the SEND education sector.
You will be a class teacher for a group of approximately 6 students, leading and managing a team of learning support staff. You will plan and deliver the full range of curriculum learning to your class as well as contributing to the leadership and management of an allocated area of the curriculum. In return, you’ll have opportunity to access specialist training and build upon your professional skills, becoming a strong and flexible practitioner to meet the varying needs of our students.
At The Sheiling Ringwood we aim to provide holistic, innovative and effective care and education to match the interests, skills and aspirations of our students, and meet their individual needs in collaboration with our residential care colleagues and extensive therapy team.
If you would like further information, please give us a call on 01425 477488 for an informal chat, or to enquire about an initial visit.
Please note that we are unable to accept CV-only applications.
To apply, please complete the online application form:
or complete the paper form available as a download at the bottom of this page.
If you experience any issues or have any questions regarding the application process, please email: applications@thesheilingringwood.co.uk
The Sheiling Ringwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and Barred List check will be required. Staff are also prohibited from promoting extremist/radical religious or one-sided political views whilst working at The Sheiling Ringwood (TSR) and/or whilst participating in activities associated with their employment.
In line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidelines, we will carry out an online search for all shortlisted candidates and take up at least one reference prior to interview.
This role is UK based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.