Class Teacher

FIRWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

“Learning without Limits”

Headteacher: Carl Heatley

Class Teacher

Firwood High School is a successful 11-19 special school meeting the needs of children with complex learning difficulties. We are also part of Woodbridge Academy Trust, in partnership with Ladywood Special School, Woodbridge SEND Services and Woodbridge College (Post 19 provision)

Due to the rapid growth & expansion of the school, our Trustees are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher who can support and teach pupils with a range of special educational needs.

We invite applications from enthusiastic professionals who have the vision and energy to ensure the continued development and progress of the school. Whether your background is in mainstream or special, primary or secondary, if you possess a creative and flexible approach to teaching and have the skills to teach across a range of subjects to students with special educational needs we welcome your application.

You will:

• Be an outstanding practitioner
• Be able to creatively plan and deliver the curriculum to pupils with special needs
• Maintain appropriate and accurate assessment and monitoring of pupil’s progress
• Be able to lead a team of teaching assistants in the classroom
• Have a vision and passion for learning
• Coordinate a curriculum subject

We will offer you:

• A challenging yet rewarding working environment working with inspirational young people
• Professional development to support you in your career
• Hardworking, dedicated, professional and enthusiastic staff
• The benefits of working in an innovative and forward thinking school
• Supportive leadership and real opportunities to develop as a leader
• A genuinely happy and caring place to work
• Strong links with the community and our co-located Academy
• High standard facilities

*Firwood has been identified as an eligible school under the DfE Targeted Retention Incentive Scheme. If you have completed an ITT course specialising in Math's, Physics, Chemistry or computing in the last 5 years you may be eligible for a payment of up to £6000 if successfully appointed as a Teacher at Firwood High School.

Contract: Full Time Permanent part-time will be considered for the right candidate
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scale Range + SEN allowance

Position not suitable for ECT’s.

Closing Date for applications: Sunday4th October 2026

Shortlisting will be held w/c 5th October 2026

Interviews and lesson observations will be held w/c 12th October 2026

Firwood is an exciting place to be and if you are a team player with a commitment to the highest quality provision for pupils with SEN then we would like to hear from you.

Candidates from both Primary and Secondary settings are welcome to apply, should you meet the criteria.

Informal visits to school are most welcome by arrangement with Helen Penketh. Please call on 01204 333044.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment