Class Teacher

About this Role

Class Teacher, Strathmore School

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 32.5 hours per week

Salary: Main Pay Pay Range (Outer London): £39136 - £52241 Per Annum (Actual) + SEN Allowance

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher ready to make a lasting impact in education? Helix Learning Trust invites applications for the Class Teacher role at Strathmore School.

Are you looking for…?

• Meaningful work: make a genuine impact on the lives of young people and contribute to their personal and academic growth.
• Professional growth: access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in special education.
• Supportive community: join a friendly, supportive team that values your contribution and insight.

Come and make a difference with us - apply today!

About Us

Strathmore is part of Helix Learning Trust. Helix Learning Trust brings together five mainstream schools and three specialist schools serving children and young people aged 4 to 19 across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Our family of schools includes three nursery and primary schools, two secondary schools, a joint sixth form, and three special schools, alongside five Specialist Resource Provisions within our mainstream settings. Working collaboratively as one trust, we share expertise, resources and ambition to ensure every child and young person receives an exceptional education and is prepared for a world of opportunity.

Strathmore school is a forward-thinking and innovative special school, currently located across the borough of Richmond in 4 campuses. All our sites are co-located with local, inclusive-minded mainstream primary and secondary schools, and we work closely with each school to promote an inclusive partnership.

We are a happy, positive and hardworking staff, educating learners aged 4-19 with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities and many of whom have a co-diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition. We work closely with colleagues from Educational Psychology, Health and Social Care to ensure that our learners receive all the support and challenge they need to achieve. Every learner has an Education, Health and Care Plan that details what and how they are learning, including input from Speech and Language, Occupational, and Physiotherapy.

The Role

As our school continues to expand, we are excited to invite applications from passionate and enthusiastic Class Teachers to join our team from January 2027.

We are seeking dedicated teachers who love teaching, bring energy and creativity into the classroom, and are confident, inspiring practitioners who thrive on making a real difference.

If you are resilient, adaptable, and motivated by working in a fast-paced and evolving environment, Strathmore could be the place for you. Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs alike; applicants must hold QTS and have SEN experience.

We encourage early applications, as applications will be considered on a rolling basis and interviews may take place before the closing date.

Shortlisting will be based on your supporting statement. Please ensure you address each point as per the attached person specification.

Why Join Us?

We provide benefits:

• Access to very competitive pension schemes
• Employee Assistance Program - available 24/7 to support you
• The Cycle to Work scheme - a brand new bike and equipment through your salary, saving up to 42%.
• We have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff
• Recruitment Referral Scheme
• Wider opportunities for career progression and professional development across the Trust, with the ability to move across different settings and divisions.

Visits and Informal Discussions

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school or arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher. Please contact the school office on [phone removed] to arrange this.

Safeguarding Statement

Helix Learning Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a valid right-to-work status, satisfactory pre-employment checks such as references, a pre-employment health questionnaire, and an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

There is a shared commitment across the Trust to nurture a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, individuals are treated equitably and fairly, and they feel a sense of belonging.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy and to interview shortlisted candidates at any time before the closing date. We recommend you submit your application as early as possible.