Independent Specialist School has a vacancy for a Primary phase teacher
Salary: MPS / UPS – suitable for ECT and experienced teachers
Primary Phase Teacher Vacancy – Join the Undershaw Team from September 2025!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with mild to moderate learning needs and disabilities? Undershaw, a leading independent specialist school, is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Phase Teacher to join our exceptional team. With small class sizes of just eight students, supported by a skilled class Teaching Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual needs. Our multidisciplinary approach means you’ll collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and specialist teachers in areas like PE and Performing Arts to create a holistic and enriching learning experience for our students. Experience of teaching KS1 and KS2 would be advantage.
Undershaw is committed to your professional growth, offering weekly training and support sessions to ensure you continue to thrive in your teaching career. Teaching at Undershaw is about doing things differently, it’s about working within a compassionate and innovative team to meet the needs of our incredible learners. Our school serves children from Year 3 to Post-16, providing a safe and nurturing environment where those with ASD, cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, and other additional needs can access the national curriculum and qualifications. If you’re ready to inspire and empower young people in a school that truly values its staff and students, we’d love to hear from you! Please come and visit us and see what makes Undershaw such a magical place for yourself.
We welcome applications from ECT and experienced teachers.
Undershaw can offer you:
•The opportunity to be part of a committed team in a “Good school”
•SEN allowance
•Teachers’ Pension Scheme`
•Small class sizes – typically 8-10 students
•Teaching Assistant in every class
•Increased PPA
•A beautiful school environment based in the Surrey Hills
•Smart Clinic wellbeing services which include funded physiotherapy sessions, virtual GP appointments and employee assistance.
Closing date Friday 07th February interviews the following week. We reserve the right to draw the process to a close earlier if we appoint so early applications are encouraged.
Undershaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer Recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks, including overseas checks, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.