Class Teacher
Nightingale Community Academy, London
OHC&AT Inner London Teachers Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale + SEN 1
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About the job
We are looking for an inspiring, resilient, and compassionate Class Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEMH/ASD needs, creative in their approach to teaching and learning, and committed to supporting pupils to achieve their full potential, both academically and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEMH/ASD and associated learning needs.
- Create a positive, safe, and structured classroom environment that promotes emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence.
- Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and wider staff to provide a holistic and personalised approach to learning.
- Monitor and assess pupil progress, maintaining accurate records and contributing to EHCP reviews and reports.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting enrichment activities and promoting the school’s values and ethos.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in primary, secondary, or special education settings.
- A genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEMH needs and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
- Excellent classroom management skills and a nurturing, trauma-informed approach.
- The ability to work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating empathy, patience, and resilience.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and a strong belief that every child can achieve and succeed.
About Nightingale Community Academy
- Type of school
- Academy special sponsor led
- Ages
- 5 to 19
- Pupils
- 139 (room for 238)
- Free school meals
- 72.7% of pupils
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Address
- Beechcroft Road, London, SW17 7DF
Ofsted report card, inspected 21 April 2026
- Safeguarding standards
- Met
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Post-16 provision
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
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