We are looking for dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic practitioner, who is willing to learn and wants to achieve the very highest standards of teaching and learning. We want someone who is able to see the possibilities for our exceptional learners and develop provision that enables all to thrive. This role is for an Autism Class within Willow Dene School.

Start Date: ASAP 

Salary: Current Salary + 1 SEN point 

Primary location: Willow Dene School, Plumstead, London

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time 

Willow Dene is a special school for children aged 2-19 with a wide range of special needs. We are a forward thinking and innovative school that is committed to providing an outstanding education for children with a wide range of learning needs. We have been awarded NAS advanced  accreditation and are a MOVE centre of excellence.  We have designed and implemented our own ground breaking personalised assessment system. Willow Dene is part of a unique and exciting eleven school federation, enabling us to forge meaningful mainstream links that benefit both children and staff.  

Willow Dene is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending the school. As the duties of these posts involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidates will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

We have been judged by  Ofsted as "Outstanding". The report recognised that ‘all staff are determined to give every child who comes through the school’s doors the best possible start in life’ and ‘leaders have successfully created a culture where staff feel valued and supported’.   

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic practitioner, who is willing to learn and wants to achieve the very highest standards of teaching and learning.  We want someone who is able to see the possibilities for our exceptional learners and develop provision that enables all to thrive.    

You will be joining a friendly, enthusiastic and well qualified staff team and we hope you will find this post challenging, stimulating and rewarding. In-service training, an induction programme and mentoring will be provided by the school. 

Visits are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Samantha Murphy, HR Officer. You can also find out about us on our website www.willowdene.compassps.uk