The Role

(An additional SEN point is available to applicants with the Mandatory Qualification in Vision Impairment/Hearing Impairment/multisensory impairment)
Required: September 2019

Linden Lodge School is a special school for the sensory impaired in Wimbledon. We are an ambitious school striving to achieve outstanding outcomes for our pupils. We have 143 pupils aged 2 to 19 with sensory impairment. A number of pupils have a range of additional needs alongside their vision impairment which include Social Emotional Needs, Multi-Sensory impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and Complex Medical Needs.

We are looking to recruit an outstanding Early Years practitioner to work in the Jasmine Centre. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher with an excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and a passion for raising attainment and expectations. They will also have the ability to inspire others, work in partnership with families and demonstrate high standards. A supportive team environment will enable you to develop your professional experience and expertise within a department that was rated as Outstanding in our last OFSTED inspection (February 2017).

We are looking for teachers who:

• Are outstanding early Years practitioners
• Are committed to ensuring every pupil reaches their full potential
• Are creative and innovative in their teaching
• Are able to demonstrate a positive caring attitude
• Are highly organised and able to plan, model and deliver outstanding teaching
• Are committed to working in partnership with families and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils
• Embrace change and innovation positively

We can offer you:

• Access and support to gain Mandatory Qualifications in sensory impairment
• Excellent support based on Collaboration, Coaching and Mentoring and Line Management
• Excellent CPD
• Outstanding facilities and resources
• The scope for you to bring your own creativity and talents within a structured framework of assessment, planning and curriculum

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.

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: 26 April 2019 (at noon)
Interview Date: Week commencing 06 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.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way
Wimbledon Park
London, SW19 6JB
Tel: 0208 788 0107
Email: hradministrator@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Deborah Rix
Roll: 143

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils