Qualified Teacher Required- Outstanding Trauma Informed Special School

Merrywood is an outstanding school in all categories and pupils excel, parents and children report:

98% of pupils report that they feel safe at school

100% of parents feel that their child is happy at school

100% of parents report their child is safe within school.

The school environment is safe, calm and children are actively learning daily.

We are looking for an ambitious teacher to join our established Sandmartin Campus based in Sutton. We are a therapeutic school, delivering a trauma informed model to pupils aged 5-16 years of age. We are looking for a teacher who has the ability and passion to provide outstanding education to our pupils. We have high levels of support to deliver an adapted curriculum, such as clear curriculums, teacher and child pedagogy, staff wellbeing teaching toolkits, CPD and strong levels of senior leadership coaching and support.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with pupils with additional needs and will have an understanding of behavioural management. The ideal candidate should have a secure knowledge of the primary curriculum and experience in teaching in upper KS2. Our model supports leaders to work hand in hand with staff to ensure staffs wellbeing and management is compassionate and caring. 

We have a well formed leadership team who have successfully driven several Ofsted inspections and accreditations and are looking for a teacher to bring energy and their own personality to our classrooms. We welcome onboard ambitious candidates.

Our model ensures we have trauma informed practitioners who support teachers and leaders throughout the day to ensure that the school is a safe, calm and an outstanding school to attend. Merrywood is described as a flag ship for delivering an academic, therapeutic and safe school where pupils flourish. We have won several awards including the SEND School (2024), finalist to the Independent School Association School of the Year 2024 and accredited by Trauma Informed Schools and have a valid UNICEF and Science accreditation.

This role will include teaching within the middle school section of our school, with up to 8 pupils within your class and the support of one to two trusted adults. Secondary trained teachers with subject specialisms in Maths, English or Science will also be considered for our secondary provision.

You will receive a high level of CPD and career progression, including NPQ funding and Trauma Informed Practitioner Diploma over time.

Our pupils finish early on a Friday to ensure that all teachers have time to prep for their week ahead either with peers, leaders or by yourself. Our aim is that when teachers walk out of the door on a Friday they have time to concentrate on balancing work and life.

Benefits:

High levels of CPD

Clinical supervision with a doctor who specialises in trauma

Mental health well being 24/7 access

Trauma informed model

High levels of mentoring and social modelling

Family feel that brings integrity, compassion and welcomes ambitious staff

Access to become a qualified Trauma Informed Practitioner within time

Mental health and teacher wellbeing support on a Friday with pupils leaving at 13:30 so you can plan your week ahead

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Merrywood Education follows the safer recruitment process and all candidates are subject to vetting.