The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Salary
£19,749 to £30,628 + SEN1 Allowance £1,672 = £21,421 to £32,300 Per year
Region
Permanent / Part-Time
Job category/type
Education, Schools, Teaching, Youth Work
0.6 FTE - Part Time - Required for January 2027 but early start can be considered.
Addington School is part of Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties.
We can offer:
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The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘outstanding’ with a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team.
- An environment committed to staff development, growing leadership and SEN expertise.
- A school with a coaching and collaborative culture.
- The opportunity to personalise the curriculum.
- Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise.
- A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged.
We are looking for teachers:
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With a passion for teaching children and young people with learning difficulties.
- With a commitment to high professional standards.
- Who are skilled communicators and team players who are committed to developing themselves and others.
- Who show empathy with parents and desire true working in partnership.
- Who are skilled at being the leader in their classroom.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, supporting pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities.
We are an all-age special school seeking an inspirational and resilient teacher who is creative and adaptable with the ability to support pupils across a wide age range.
For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity for a middle leader role (TLR2B).
Staff are trained in a range of specialist approaches, are creative and adaptable and plan and deliver a curriculum tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities.
Our teachers work collaboratively with a skilled team of support staff, therapists and families and can effectively manage complex or difficult behaviours.
Please contact Lynda Wood or David Maycock, Co-Headteachers on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to the school.
To apply: https://www.addington.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies-1/vacancies
Please submit an application form before the closing date. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.
Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026
Interview date: Friday 17th July 2026
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Addington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.. Applicants must have a right to work in the UK
