The posting
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and skilled Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or an early career teacher, this is a unique opportunity to develop your expertise within a highly supportive, multidisciplinary environment where every day brings the chance to make a meaningful difference.
Why Join Us
Working at Lonsdale School is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make an impactful difference to the lives of children and young people while developing your own professional practice within a highly supportive team.
We offer:
- Small class sizes, enabling personalised learning and strong relationships
- A highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, including therapists, nurses and specialist support staff
- Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
- A strong culture of staff wellbeing, including:
- Dedicated PPA time and staff facilities
- Free refreshments and on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
- Staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Deliver engaging, personalised and ambitious learning opportunities tailored to pupils' individual needs
- Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where every pupil can thrive
- Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, nurses, families and external professionals to provide holistic support
- Assess, monitor and celebrate academic, social, emotional and developmental progress
- Support pupils to develop communication, independence and life skills
- Contribute to the wider life, vision and continuous improvement of the school
- Is passionate about inclusive education and enabling every pupil to reach their full potential
- Has high expectations and believes every child can succeed
- Demonstrates strong classroom practice and effective behaviour support strategies
- Is reflective, resilient and committed to continuous professional development
- Enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Is committed to meeting the diverse needs of pupils with physical disabilities, neurological impairments and complex learning needs
- Is ambitious to promote our school’s values and contribute to wider school developments
- Experience of working with pupils with physical and neurological impairments and complex needs
- Knowledge of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), assistive technology or sensory approaches
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams alongside therapists, nurses and healthcare professionals
- Understanding of person-centred planning and preparation for adulthood pathways



