SEN Secondary Class Teacher in Guildford

Guildford Full-Time On-site

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January 2027

16 November 2026 at 9am

16 October 2026

Job details

Job role

Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Full time, term time only

Contract type

Permanent

Additional allowances

Plus SEN allowance £2,787 FTE.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see separate Person Specification

What the school offers its staff

Vivupemployee benefits (available to all Surrey CC employees)https://vivupbenefits.co.uk/
Bluelight card (all permanent school staff are eligible, payslip and school emailrequired) https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/
Discountsfor teachers (all school staff are eligible) https://www.discountsforteachers.co.uk/
EmployeeAssistance Programme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

GosdenHouse School is a specialist provision for children with a primary need of MildLearning Difficulties (MLD). Pupils mayhave secondary needs, such as ASD, ADHD, Medical or SEMH. Gosden is based inglorious grounds in Bramley, Surrey, for children aged 4 to 16. All pupils havean Educational Health Care Plan. The school prides itself on its strongpastoral ethos.

Our ethos is built around a child-centredapproach to learning, one founded on high expectations and innovation. We aimto tailor strategies and approaches that will meet the needs of each child,supporting them in all aspects of their development, nurturing self-esteem,confidence and aspiration. We deliver a modified National Curriculum, with astrong focus on core literacy, numeracy and communication skills.

We are committed to working inpartnership with families, professionals and all agencies to maximise theopportunities for each child.

This Job Profile recognises therequirements of the current Pay and Conditions Regulations and reflects thevision, aims and policies established by the Governors of the School.

GenericDuties

Classroomteaching with vocational learning to develop both academic knowledge andpractical life skills.
Toachieve high-quality educational outcomes for pupils and personal appraisal targetsas agreed with your line manager.
Tomeet the pastoral needs of pupils.
Toundertake relevant training and development, including meetings, supervision,seminars and other events.
Atall times carry out responsibilities and duties in accordance with all relevantlegislation, codes of practice and Gosden House policies and procedures,including safeguarding children.
Toundertake additional duties commensurate with the grade as directed by yourline manager.
Contributeto the implementation of the school development plan through an area ofidentified curriculum responsibility.

Normallyreport to: Assistant Head, Secondary/Primary

Commitment to safeguarding

Gosden House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Gosden House School is a specialist provision for children with a primary need of Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD). Pupils may have secondary needs, such as ASD, ADHD, Medical or SEMH. Gosden is based in glorious grounds in Bramley, Surrey, for children aged 4 to 16. All pupils have an Educational Health Care Plan. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral ethos.

Our ethos is built around a child-centred approach to learning, one founded on high expectations and innovation. We aim to tailor strategies and approaches that will meet the needs of each child, supporting them in all aspects of their development, nurturing self-esteem, confidence and aspiration. We deliver a modified National Curriculum, with a strong focus on core literacy, numeracy and communication skills. We are committed to working in partnership with families, professionals and all agencies to maximise the opportunities for each child.

We firmly believe that children facing the toughest challenges every day deserve the best chance to improve their life outcomes. Our children are lively and enthusiastic about every opportunity they are offered and this excitement empowers them to try new things and to engage with learning. We were delighted to retain our Ofsted Outstanding status in May 2025 inspection.

Our Values At Gosden, we treat each other with kindness and respect, celebrating the differences that make us all special and unique. Everyone has a voice that is heard and we help each other to reach our dreams and goals. We are proud to be in the place that is right for us.

We are not just a school, but a Gosden family. Rebecca Smale, Head Teacher

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