Lower School (Primary) Teacher

Salary: Teachers Pay scale (Fringe)

Working Hours:  37.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 8 June 2025

Starting Date: Autumn Term 2025

This position has been created for a primary-trained teacher who is keen to develop their practice in a supportive SEND environment, as well as potentially have the opportunity to teach across two Key Stages (KS2 – Year 5/6 and KS3 – Year 7). The successful candidate will be predominantly based in our unique Juniors house and will work closely with the Lower School Curriculum Lead and the Head of School to deliver a bespoke educational programme to our special community of Lower School students.

 Our teachers benefit from working across our Lower School primary model to ensure a consistent kinaesthetic and thematic approach to teaching and learning. Our Primary model supports students’ transition into Year 7 and is key in bridging this gap and ensuring that smooth and successful transitions are an integral part of the West Heath School journey for students. 

 We pride ourselves on our unique whole school curriculum and take advantage of our beautiful setting and specialist teachers support the primary model by delivering both onsite lessons as well as taking students to external provisions such as farm visits and Equine Therapy. Outdoor learning and Preparation for Adulthood have a strong focus within the curriculum, and we are proud to provide students with a whole school orienteering trail as well as Juniors climbing frame and poly tunnel.

Many students have experienced significant time out of education, and have varying educational needs, and therefore students can have significant attainment gaps and can be working up to one to two years below their neurotypical peers. We strive for staff who are energetic and flexible and enjoy adapting their lessons to build engagement. Our staff work hard to create lessons that are challenging, but enjoyable and fun, and ensure all students develop socially and emotionally.