Qualified SEND Class Teacher at Treetops House School (part of Inclusive Care Support) in Hammersmith
About the role
Job Description
TREETOPS HOUSE
Qualified SEND Class Teacher - 2 Posts
Together we nurture potential, build independence and create brighter futures.
- Contract
- Full-time, permanent subject to registration/opening
- Age range
- 8-16 years (Years 4-11)
- Salary
- £44,000-£56,000 per annum, depending on experience and SEND expertise
- Qualification
- QTS/QTLS or another recognised teaching qualification
- Reporting to
- Headteacher
- About Treetops House
Treetops House is a proposed independent day special school in Hammersmith for pupils aged 8-16 (Years 4-11), with a planned capacity of up to 20 pupils across four small classes. Our ethos is calm, nurturing and ambitious. We want every pupil to feel known, valued and safe while developing communication, confidence, independence and preparation for adulthood. Our values - Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Positivity - shape how we work with pupils, families, colleagues and professionals.
The role
Take full responsibility for a small class of up to five pupils and teach a broad curriculum appropriate to pupils’ age, starting points and needs.
Our ethos and values
RESPECT EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY POSITIVITY
Respect - value ourselves and others, communicate safely and protect dignity.
Excellence - aim high, teach ambitiously and celebrate progress from each pupil’s starting point.
Integrity - act transparently, use evidence responsibly and keep pupils’ best interests central.
Positivity - focus on strengths, possibilities, progress and next steps.
Key responsibilities
Lead the curriculum, teaching, assessment, progress and pastoral provision for one small class.
Teach non-specialist subjects across KS2/KS3/KS4 according to phase and competence.
Use baseline, formative and end-point assessment to identify progress, gaps and next steps.
Translate EHCP outcomes, communication profiles and assessment information into classroom provision.
Lead and deploy the class Teaching Assistant effectively.
Work closely with specialist teachers and ensure their teaching connects to pupils’ wider programmes.
Implement safeguarding, behaviour, attendance, equality, online-safety and health-and-safety procedures consistently.
Contribute to moderation, work scrutiny, learning walks, pupil voice, curriculum review and CPD.
Essential
QTS/QTLS or another recognised teaching qualification.
Successful experience teaching children/young people.
Secure subject knowledge for the phase/subjects allocated.
Strong understanding of SEND, adaptive teaching, communication and regulation.
Ability to plan, teach and assess independently and maintain accurate evidence.
Strong safeguarding awareness and professional judgement.
Desirable
Special-school, AP or SEND-resource-base experience.
Experience of autism, ADHD, SEMH, SLCN or complex learning profiles.
Experience of GCSE, Functional Skills, Entry Level or AQA Unit Award Scheme.
Trauma-informed, relational or positive behaviour-support training.
Why join Treetops House?
Very small classes and the opportunity to know pupils exceptionally well.
A developing school where staff can help shape routines, curriculum resources and culture.
A strong focus on safeguarding, SEND induction, professional development and reflective practice.
Close working with families, local authorities, care/social-care colleagues and other professionals.
Opportunities to contribute to enrichment, community learning and preparation for adulthood.
Application and safeguarding
All applicants should complete the full TES profile and application form. CV-only applications will not be accepted. Applicants should provide a continuous employment and education history from leaving school to the present and explain any gaps clearly. The supporting statement should show how the applicant meets the person specification, using examples from previous work.
Treetops House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment will be subject to safer-recruitment checks appropriate to the role, including identity, right-to-work, references, enhanced DBS and barred-list checks where applicable, prohibition checks where relevant, overseas checks where required, and other statutory checks. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search of publicly available information as part of due diligence.
Important status information
Treetops House remains a proposed school. The DfE registration application is pending. Appointment and start date are subject to registration, satisfactory safer-recruitment checks and confirmed opening arrangements.
Location: Hammersmith, London | Start date: subject to DfE registration and confirmed opening arrangements
