Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Do you have high expectations for every child?
• Are you able to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team?
• Do you want to be part of an exciting, talented team leading change in a forward thinking school?
• Are you enthusiastic and flexible?

The Headteacher and the Governing body are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate teacher who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills in working with pupils with complex needs. We provide extensive support to our mainstream primary and early years partners and work closely with the Teaching Schools Alliance on Leadership CPD programmes.

Early Career Teachers, Primary/Early Years teachers new to special needs are very welcome to apply, as well as those who have more experience. We can offer you bespoke professional development and support in a vibrant and fun working environment. We have a ‘can do’ culture where innovation and creativity is within our DNA.Are you passionate about children’s learning?

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What the school offers its staff

Cherry Garden is located in vibrant Peckham, Zone 2 (5 min. walk from Peckham Rye station). There are a multitude of shops, cafés, leisure facilities and open spaces on our doorstep as well as excellent transport links.

A collaborative, supportive work environment paired with local government and school-specific perks.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.