The Role

Required: September 2019

Linden Lodge School is a leading provider of education for visually-impaired children and young people aged 2 – 19 years. We are constantly building and growing our provision and opportunities to join our skilled and highly motivated team as a Classroom Teacher/Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired have become available.

This is an exciting time to join the school. In our most recent OFSTED, Leadership and Management was judged “outstanding” (January 2019) where “leaders’ expert knowledge and steadfast commitment to children have inspired them to continue their own professional journeys”. We have an impressive three acre campus in Wimbledon offering fabulous indoor and outdoor innovative facilities to support teaching and learning.

Our school population is extremely diverse with pupils’ needs ranging from PMLD to pupils within the average range of cognitive ability. We are inviting applicants with a range of experiences and knowledge. In particular we are seeking:

• Secondary SEN Teachers with experience of mainstream teaching to GCSE
• SEN Teachers with experience of PMLD both primary and secondary
• SEN Teachers with experience of SLD, MLD and ASD pupils at all ages

We can offer you:

• High quality teaching and learning opportunities
• Access to training both in-house and externally
• Small classes with high staff ratio.
• The opportunity to train as a qualified teacher of the visually impaired/multi-sensory impaired
• A staff wellbeing programme which includes:
• Employee Assistance programme
• Free local gym membership
• End of term staff awards
• 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 aspirations.

School Tour: We would like all applicants to visit the school before applying. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Louise Greenwood, to arrange a suitable date and time either by calling 020 8788 0107 or e-mailing head@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. (Please do not use the apply button below).

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

Closing Date for all applications: 17th May 2019
Interview Date: week commencing 20th May 2019

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
London, SW19 6JB
Tel: 0208 788 0107
Email: hradministrator@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk
Principal: Deborah Rix
Roll: 142

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils