Class Teacher

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy.  Are you passionate about supporting and helping vulnerable pupils to be the best they can be?  Do you want to work in a happy, nurturing primary special school for children with learning needs, autism and a variety of syndromes situated in Letchworth, North Hertfordshire?  If this is the case, then please read on.

“Pupils, parents and staff all agree that Woolgrove is a school where everyone ‘lives, laughs and learns’ together. Pupils thrive in this school.  They are extremely happy, feel safe and thoroughly enjoy their learning.” – OFSTED November 2022

Woolgrove is “a special school for special children, where everyone is nice, we have lots of friends and we have fun” – pupil voice.

“There is a remarkable sense of teamwork among staff, in a supportive atmosphere.” – OFSTED November 2022

We are looking for a full-time teacher to join our team from September 2025.

These opportunities rarely come up at our school so this is an opportunity not to be missed!  We are looking for a caring, hardworking, dynamic and enthusiastic teacher with a passion for working with children with special needs.  This would be a good opportunity for a mainstream teacher, with an interest in working with children with additional needs, as well as those with special school experience.  ECTs and newly qualified teachers are warmly encouraged to apply.

In return we will offer you:

• Children who work hard, behave well and respect and care for each other
• A kind, creative, hard-working and supportive staff team, including an experienced senior leadership team, who are looking forward to working with you
• A happy school with a culture where all contributions are valued, and staff work/life balance is a priority
• A comprehensive new starter induction and training programme and employee assistance programme
• Dedicated time for EHCPs and Subject Leader time, when required, alongside your class PPA time
• An ongoing commitment to professional development.  As part of our commitment to staff training and wellbeing, pupils leave school at 2pm on Fridays to enable high quality whole school staff training for one hour every week

Onsite visits are essential to get a feel for our lovely school and Lisa Hall, our headteacher, would be delighted to meet you to discuss this role in more detail. So do not delay - get in touch today. If you have any queries please contact us on 01462 622422 or email: admin@woolgrove.herts.sch.uk

 There is also a virtual tour and information on the school website.  

Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy – Live, Laugh and Learn Together

Let today be the start of something new and apply to be part of the Woolgrove Team.

Applications should be made on line at www.teachinherts.com.

Please note we cannot accept CVs.

Closing Date: Tuesday 13th May 2025 – 5pm

Interview Date:  Monday 19th May 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check application form. May we please ask that you ensure the dates on your application form follow on, with no gaps and if necessary reflect both periods of employment and non-employment, to enable us to meet this safeguarding commitment.

We reverse the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.