About Us

Full time - 29.25 hours per week
Working hours - 09:00 - 15:30, with 45 minutes lunch break
The 29.25 hours per week include a 30 minutes class meeting each week
Contract - Permanent
Term time only - 39 Weeks
Start date - As soon as possible

Paddock is a special place where we put pupil’s interests first in everything we do. We are an Ofsted outstanding and innovative split site special school for pupils aged 4 – 19 with severe learning difficulties. Most of our children also have a diagnosis of autism. 

We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the school, and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of our pupil. Every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured. 

Our valued staff are exceptional practitioners who work as part of an extensive multi-disciplinary team of specialists to plan and deliver highly personalised learning opportunities that make learning fun, meaningful and engaging for our pupils. 

Our reputation is founded on our high standards, and maintained by our caring, dedicated staff, who create a nurturing and inspirational atmosphere throughout the school. The whole team is enthusiastic and united in their desire to prepare pupils for life beyond Paddock.

To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued:

•    Team Player

•    Compassion and Empathy

•    Keen to contribute to school life

•    Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential

•    Life Long Learning

•    Resilience

•    Celebrate Learning

•    Strong work ethic 

We offer: 

•    Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

•    An outstanding training programme 

•    Access to employee wellbeing scheme 

School Direct routes into teaching 

•    Opportunities for promotion within the school

•    Cycle 2 Work

•    Smart Schools Benefits (which include Lifestyle Savings, Wellness support, saving scheme for everyday expenses)

We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey. 

We welcome visits to the school. Please contact recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time and date.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Alternatively, please contact the school for any further details by email recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk.

Cvs and completed applications should be returned to the school either by email recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk or posted to the Secondary School addressed for the attention of the HR Advisor.

Closing date: 31st January 2024

Interview dates: We advise the candidates to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview before the closing date and the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please be advised that CVs are accepted for individuals interested in scheduling a school visit. However, to advance in the recruitment process, submission of the application form is essential.

Paddock Lower and Middle School
St Margaret’s Crescent
Putney
SW15 6HL
Tel: 020 8878 1521
Head of Lower School: Deborah Dockery
Head of Middle School: Lynette Martyn
Executive Headteacher: Sarah Santos
Website: https://www.paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk/

Paddock Upper School & Sixth Form
Priory Lane
Roehampton
SW15 5RT
Tel: 020 8878 1521
Head of School: Robert Pearce
Executive Headteacher: Sarah Santos
Website: https://www.paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk/  

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils