Minimum Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status Full Time or Part Time Contract - Permanent Term time only - 39 Weeks Start date - 1st September 2026 Paddock is a vibrant and nurturing Ofsted Outstanding special school for pupils aged 4-19 years with severe learning difficulties and autism. Our focus is on personalised learning, compassion and creating a meaningful & engaging environment where every child is known and thrives. Our aim is to Nurture, Inspire and Transform Lives. We don't believe in resting on our laurels and are constantly innovating. It is for good reason, we are recognised as Wandsworth's SEN Powerhouse and knowledge leaders. As we expand to our new purpose-built secondary site in Tooting, we are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Class Teachers to join our dedicated teams. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact to the lives of SEN pupils, we would love for you to join our team! At Paddock, we aim to be outstanding employers and pride ourself in creating a structured, innovative, engaging and caring work environment while continuing to provide avenues for professional development. Some of the perks of being a part of our team include: Having previous special school or base experience is an advantage. We are looking for someone who is • Passionate about SEN education and making learning meaningful for all pupils Compassionate and empathetic, putting pupils' individual needs first • A collaborative team player, working closely with multidisciplinary specialists Committed to lifelong learning and looking for professional development Resilient and adaptable, ready for both challenges and rewards • Dedicated to celebrating student progress, however big or small Willing to go the extra mile To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued: • Team Player • Compassion and Empathy • Keen to contribute to school life • Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential • Life Long Learning • Resilience • Celebrate Learning • Strong work ethic We offer: • Strong senior leadership support and mentoring • Exciting opportunities to develop a specialist area of interest • Excellent CPD & training partnerships within school experts and beyond Support from on-site multi-disciplinary therapy team • Opportunities for career progression & leadership pathways Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme • Flexible PPA time to support work-life balance Access to an employee wellbeing scheme • Cycle to Work and Smart Schools Benefits (lifestyle savings & wellness perks) We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey. To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the 'visit website' button at the top of this page. Please apply via the school's recruitment platform Closing date for receipt of applications is: 3rd April 2026 Interview dates: We advise the candidates to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview before the closing date and the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Please advised that CVs are only accepted for individuals interested in scheduling a school visit. However, to advance in the recruitment process, submission of the application form is essential. We welcome visits to the school. Please contact to arrange a suitable time and date. Primary School St Margaret's Crescent SW15 6HL Head of School Deborah Dockery Secondary School & Sixth Form Broadwater Road SW17 0DZ Co-Heads of School Lynette Martyn & Robert Pearce Whole School Number: Email: Website: Executive Headteacher: Sarah Santos PADDOCK UPPER SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM Current: Priory Lane, Roehampton SW15 5RT New SCHOOL St. Margaret's Crescent, Putney SW15 6HL
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Minimum Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status Full Time or Part Time Contract - Permanent Term time only - 39 Weeks Start date - 1st September 2026 Paddock is a vibrant and nurturing Ofsted Outstanding special school for pupils aged 4-19 years with severe learning difficulties and autism. Our focus is on personalised learning, compassion and creating a meaningful & engaging environment where every child is known and thrives. Our aim is to Nurture, Inspire and Transform Lives. We don't believe in resting on our laurels and are constantly innovating. It is for good reason, we are recognised as Wandsworth's SEN Powerhouse and knowledge leaders. As we expand to our new purpose-built secondary site in Tooting, we are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Class Teachers to join our dedicated teams. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact to the lives of SEN pupils, we would love for you to join our team! At Paddock, we aim to be outstanding employers and pride ourself in creating a structured, innovative, engaging and caring work environment while continuing to provide avenues for professional development. Some of the perks of being a part of our team include: Having previous special school or base experience is an advantage. We are looking for someone who is • Passionate about SEN education and making learning meaningful for all pupils Compassionate and empathetic, putting pupils' individual needs first • A collaborative team player, working closely with multidisciplinary specialists Committed to lifelong learning and looking for professional development Resilient and adaptable, ready for both challenges and rewards • Dedicated to celebrating student progress, however big or small Willing to go the extra mile To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued: • Team Player • Compassion and Empathy • Keen to contribute to school life • Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential • Life Long Learning • Resilience • Celebrate Learning • Strong work ethic We offer: • Strong senior leadership support and mentoring • Exciting opportunities to develop a specialist area of interest • Excellent CPD & training partnerships within school experts and beyond Support from on-site multi-disciplinary therapy team • Opportunities for career progression & leadership pathways Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme • Flexible PPA time to support work-life balance Access to an employee wellbeing scheme • Cycle to Work and Smart Schools Benefits (lifestyle savings & wellness perks) We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey. To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the 'visit website' button at the top of this page. Please apply via the school's recruitment platform Closing date for receipt of applications is: 3rd April 2026 Interview dates: We advise the candidates to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview before the closing date and the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Please advised that CVs are only accepted for individuals interested in scheduling a school visit. However, to advance in the recruitment process, submission of the application form is essential. We welcome visits to the school. Please contact to arrange a suitable time and date. Primary School St Margaret's Crescent SW15 6HL Head of School Deborah Dockery Secondary School & Sixth Form Broadwater Road SW17 0DZ Co-Heads of School Lynette Martyn & Robert Pearce Whole School Number: Email: Website: Executive Headteacher: Sarah Santos PADDOCK UPPER SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM Current: Priory Lane, Roehampton SW15 5RT New SCHOOL St. Margaret's Crescent, Putney SW15 6HL
Full time - 36 hours per week Working hours - 9.00am to 5.00pm, with 48 minutes lunch break Contract - Permanent All Year Round Start date - We will need to undertake various safeguarding checks prior to appointment which includes a DBS check and references Paddock is a special place where we put pupil's interests first in everything we do. We are an Ofsted outstanding and innovative split site special school for pupils aged 4 - 19 with severe learning difficulties. Most of our children also have a diagnosis of autism. We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the school, and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of our pupils. Every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured. Our reputation is founded on our high standards, and maintained by our caring, dedicated staff, who create a nurturing and inspirational atmosphere throughout the school. The whole team is enthusiastic and united in their desire to prepare pupils for life beyond Paddock. To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued: • Team Player • Compassion and Empathy • Keen to contribute to school life • Commitment to putting pupils first • Resilience • Strong work ethic We offer: • Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme • Access to employee wellbeing scheme • Opportunities for promotion within the school • On site parking • Cycle 2 Work • Smart Schools Benefits (which include Lifestyle Savings, Wellness support, saving scheme for everyday expenses) We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey. We have vacancies at our Primary School, Putney and at our Secondary School and Sixth form, Tooting. Please include your preferred School on your application form along with your preferred working pattern: Full Time or Part Time. To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the 'visit website' button at the top of this page. Please apply via the school's recruitment platform Closing date: 4th April 2026 Interview dates: To be confirmed We advise the candidates to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview before the closing date and the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, expect all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Please be advised that CVs are accepted for individuals interested in scheduling a school visit. However, to advance in the recruitment process, submission of the application form is. Please contact to arrange a suitable time and date should you wish to visit Paddock. Primary School St Margaret's Crescent SW15 6HL Head of School Deborah Dockery Secondary School & Sixth Form Broadwater Road SW17 0DZ Co-Heads of School Lynette Martyn & Robert Pearce Whole School Number: Website: Executive Headteacher: Sarah Santos Head of Operations: Gary Fogg
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Full time - 36 hours per week Working hours - 9.00am to 5.00pm, with 48 minutes lunch break Contract - Permanent All Year Round Start date - We will need to undertake various safeguarding checks prior to appointment which includes a DBS check and references Paddock is a special place where we put pupil's interests first in everything we do. We are an Ofsted outstanding and innovative split site special school for pupils aged 4 - 19 with severe learning difficulties. Most of our children also have a diagnosis of autism. We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the school, and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of our pupils. Every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured. Our reputation is founded on our high standards, and maintained by our caring, dedicated staff, who create a nurturing and inspirational atmosphere throughout the school. The whole team is enthusiastic and united in their desire to prepare pupils for life beyond Paddock. To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued: • Team Player • Compassion and Empathy • Keen to contribute to school life • Commitment to putting pupils first • Resilience • Strong work ethic We offer: • Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme • Access to employee wellbeing scheme • Opportunities for promotion within the school • On site parking • Cycle 2 Work • Smart Schools Benefits (which include Lifestyle Savings, Wellness support, saving scheme for everyday expenses) We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey. We have vacancies at our Primary School, Putney and at our Secondary School and Sixth form, Tooting. Please include your preferred School on your application form along with your preferred working pattern: Full Time or Part Time. To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the 'visit website' button at the top of this page. Please apply via the school's recruitment platform Closing date: 4th April 2026 Interview dates: To be confirmed We advise the candidates to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview before the closing date and the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, expect all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Please be advised that CVs are accepted for individuals interested in scheduling a school visit. However, to advance in the recruitment process, submission of the application form is. Please contact to arrange a suitable time and date should you wish to visit Paddock. Primary School St Margaret's Crescent SW15 6HL Head of School Deborah Dockery Secondary School & Sixth Form Broadwater Road SW17 0DZ Co-Heads of School Lynette Martyn & Robert Pearce Whole School Number: Website: Executive Headteacher: Sarah Santos Head of Operations: Gary Fogg
