What skills and experience we're looking for
WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS
A leading UK State School for boys aged 11-18 with a national reputation for academic excellence
'An outstanding school' - OFSTED 2001 and 2006
Part-time (0.6FTE)
Special Educational Needs and Disability
(SEND) Specialist Teacher
Required for September 2025 (or earlier if possible)
A well-qualified, committed and enthusiastic SEND Specialist Teacher for Learning Support is required to teach SEND pupils across the school, support the SENDCo in ensuring the needs of the students are successfully met and work as part of a team to help students with SEND achieve better outcomes.
Experience of working with students on the Autism Spectrum, SpLD or students with Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs is highly desirable.
Our admissions policy prioritises children of staff in accordance with the admission arrangements. Accommodation at a very competitive rate may be available.
Further information is available on our website at Completed application forms to Ian Cooksey, Headmaster, head@watfordboys.org. The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check.
The closing date for applications is 9am Tuesday 11th March 2025
What the school offers its staff
We are always seeking to improve staff wellbeing: Low academic curriculum contact time (80%) An admissions policy that prioritises children of staff Flexible approach to leave Increased holiday through disaggregation of INSET days Governors' contribution of £1,500 to staff common room Free biscuits, tea/coffee and milk Dining allowance for parents' evenings and INSETS Free flu jabs Cycle Scheme, free use of gym, free counselling service, free yoga sessions Cover supervisors and external invigilators employed Subsidised staff accommodation next to the school
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check