FULL TIME CLASS TEACHER - Permanent Teacher
MPS/UPS (Outer London) & SEN 1
Contract start date: Monday 1st September 2025 (we would consider a Jan 2026 start)
Pupils on roll: 162 FTE
Waverley School is a large, local authority-maintained special school in Enfield, North London. Waverley caters for pupils aged 3-19 with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, many with complex medical needs. We currently have 162 FTE pupils on roll across three sites. The largest site is Waverley School and the other two sites are Little Waverley@Bell Lane and Little Waverley.
We wish to recruit a full-time, permanent class teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to develop their special educational expertise as we offer a comprehensive induction program and opportunities for further training, including provision for ECTs.
As a teacher at Waverley, you will be required to plan, prepare, and deliver exciting, differentiated, and creative lessons to spark curiosity and wonder within our wonderful students and motivate them to fully engage in and embrace learning. You must be dedicated to developing your knowledge, skills, and attitudes and be highly organised and reflective to adapt your teaching according to the needs of the students. You must be an effective communicator to liaise with a range of professionals and lead a class team. You will play an integral role in developing the self-esteem, communication, confidence, and independence of every pupil you teach and you will work with the rest of the school community to cultivate young adults who are active members of society.
The successful candidate will join our thriving, and successful school which was designated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in July 2024.
We wish to appoint a teacher with:
● A positive attitude
● A high level of emotional resilience
● A commitment to special education and improving the lives of children and young people with disabilities and learning difficulties
● Excellent organisation skills with experience in planning, assessing, and monitoring progress
● Relevant teaching experience
● Ability to reflect on and adapt teaching according to the needs of the students
● A reflective approach to their ongoing professional development
Informal visits are highly recommended to view our provisions and resources, please do not hesitate to contact: h.bacchus@waverley-sch.co.uk.
Please look at the school website for more information about the school; www.waverley-school.com . Please note we do not accept CV’s.
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CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 17th June 2025 (12-noon)
INTERVIEWS: Monday 23rd June 2025
START DATE: Monday 1st September 2025
All schools in Enfield are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at Waverley is expected to share this commitment.