training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Are you an experienced SEN practitioner ready to shape a brand-new provision?
We are seeking a high-calibre Science Teacher with a proven track record in special education to join our founding team in Chaldon, Surrey. This is not just a teaching post; it is an invitation to help establish the pedagogical roots of a brand-new school that opened in September 2025. If you have deep expertise in autism and a passion for making the Science curriculum accessible to those with complex needs, we want to hear from you.
The Package
Salary: £34,398 - £48,913 (M1 - UPS1 Fringe)
Bonus: £5,000 Welcome Bonus for Qualified Teachers
Hours: 40 hours per week (Early 4:00 PM finish on Fridays)
Location: Chaldon, Surrey (Near Rockshaw Road)
Why This Role is Different
For the experienced SEN professional, this role offers the autonomy and specialised environment you've been looking for:
Founding Influence: Contribute directly to the development of the Science curriculum and school-wide self-evaluation from day one.
Specialist Environment: Work in a school specifically designed for learners (Ages 11-16) with social communication, emotional regulation, and sensory processing needs.
Multi-Disciplinary Power: Collaborate daily with a supernumerary intervention team to ensure holistic progress for every student.
Leadership Pathway: Provide subject leadership and professional support to other teachers and support staff.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Differentiation: Deliver high-quality Science teaching tailored to pupils with autism and multiple learning difficulties.
Strategic Planning: Maintain and implement short, medium, and long-term plans that prioritise individual EHCP outcomes.
Expert Advocacy: Lead and contribute to the review of EHCPs, PEPs, and LAC reviews with a focus on optimised learning targets.
Behavioural Excellence: Utilise non-confrontational strategies and professional conduct to manage challenging behaviours within a supportive framework.
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Essential for this role.
SEND Expertise: Significant experience delivering a differentiated curriculum to pupils with autism and complex needs.
Clinical Insight: Knowledge of associated co-morbid conditions and how they affect the learning process.
Resilience & Reflection: The ability to remain calm and reflective in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Mobility: A driving license is highly desirable due to our rural location and potential travel to our satellite site in Caterham.
Join the Journey
Be part of a group that values your expertise and provides the resources you need to succeed.
For a confidential discussion, contact Paul at Randstad: Phone: 01293 527416 Email: paul.hirchfield@randstad.co.uk
Note: You will be based at our Chaldon school with a requirement to work at our Caterham site when required.
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