Class Teacher

Maternity Cover Class Teacher

The Link School specialises in meeting the needs of 160 students from 4-19 with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties including autistic spectrum conditions and Pathological Demand Avoidance. In addition to the Primary and Secondary sites, it also has a satellite provision which provides a safe and nurturing environment for autistic young people who show demand avoidant profiles.

Situated in the London Borough of Sutton all four sites are easily accessible by public transport and well placed to draw upon a wide range of leisure, recreational and educational facilities having easy access to Surrey and London. The school provides a warm, safe, friendly and nurturing environment, which helps pupils to learn, express their ideas, communicate, develop friendships and grow in confidence and self- esteem.

Staff provide pupils with an outstanding education based on strong practitioner research and the holistic curriculum offer that promotes strong personal and social education as well as cognitive development. It is a rewarding and inspirational place to work.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our talented team on our Primary aged PDA satellite site. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality personal and educational development to a group of pupils learning to value themselves and engage in quality learning. The role offers equal parts challenge and reward.

Key Responsibilities:

• To effectively plan educational activities that are motivating to learners

• To organise a person-centred learning environment ensuring pupils have access to a variety of practical equipment and Information Communication Technology

• Provide a stimulating classroom environment appropriate to the age and needs of the pupils

• Develop a solid understanding of the anxiety driven regulation difficulties experienced by children with PDA and promote a positive behavioural approach to supporting regulation

Requirements:

• Hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification

• Hold a recognised full teaching qualification such as QTS or be willing to undergo teacher training in line with current regulations

• Experience of working with students with SEN

Our Trust:

The Link School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Enhanced parental leave schemes

• Cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loans

• Employee referral scheme

• Membership to Discounts for Teachers

• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness

• Comprehensive training and development

• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured

• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders

• Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team

• Pension scheme - the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family.

Closing Date: 17th July 2025

Interviews will take place: 18th July 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.