The Role

Full Time (32.5 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Required as soon as possible

Linden Lodge School is a leading provider of education for visually-impaired children and young people aged 2 – 19 years. We have a designated centre for our Early Years pupils which is a dynamic and exciting place to work.

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about Early Intervention. We have recently set up a partnership with a local independent nursery to expand the opportunities for our Early Years children and staff. You will be working alongside teachers of the visually impaired, therapists and parents jointly planning and implementing Early Years programmes.

The post-holder will be supporting learning, development and personal care programmes for students aged 2 – 5 years old across a department that was rated outstanding at the last OFSTED inspection in February 2017.

Applicants must possess the Cache Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) OR be willing to undertake the qualification once in post.

We can offer you:

• Personalised induction programme
• The opportunity to undertake recognised qualifications
• A positive and supportive team within our Early Years department.
• A staff wellbeing programme which includes:
o Employee Assistance programme
o Free local gym membership
o End of term staff awards
o Weekly art and Pilates classes

Linden Lodge School is a very special place to work and staff wellbeing and career progression is very important to us. In addition to our Staff wellbeing programme you will be provided with tailored in-house and external training appropriate to your needs and interests.

School Tour: We would encourage applicants to visit the school before applying. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Jackie Nolan, to arrange a suitable date and time on 0208 7880107 or by email: head@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed applications should be emailed to: head@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date for all applications: 02 February 2020
Shortlisting: week commencing 03 February 2020
Interview Date: week commencing 03 February 2020

Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61, Princes Way,
Wimbledon Park,
SW19 6JB
Tel: 020 8788 0107
Headteacher: Deborah Rix

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils