STEM Teacher

At Kedleston Group, our vision is simple, every provision we operate will be recognised as 'outstanding' in every way. We will never be the biggest, but we will lead, and others will follow. About the role: As a teacher at Fernways School will play a vital role in delivering the school's vision of providing a creative curriculum tailored to meet the unique needs and interests of each child, enabling them to make progress and develop into well-rounded, confident, and independent young people. You will be working across Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics subjects. You will be responsible for planning and teaching well-structured lessons, assessing and monitoring student progress, and adapting teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and other complex needs. About you: For this role, we are looking for someone who holds QTS, and ideally you will have experience of working with children with SEND and ASC. With a proven ability to deliver high quality, lively and effective primary/secondary teaching, which engages and motivates young people, you'll be someone who has a passion for supporting them to learn and develop, and you'll want to make a difference to the lives and education of our children and young people. We would love to hear from you if you share our passion and commitment to developing confident and capable young people by meeting their educational, health and social care needs in structured, nurturing school and home provisions Why work for us?

• a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement
• a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running
• continued professional development and training
• enhanced pension contributions
• a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people
Benefits include:
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• OFSTED bonuses
• life assurance
• cycle to work scheme
• discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
• birthday treats
• long service and employee of the month awards
• employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice
• optional flu jab
About us: Fernways School, part of Kedleston Group, is an independent specialist day school in Windlesham, Surrey, for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 16. We support children and young people with an autism spectrum condition. Our focus is on maximising every child's potential to develop into a confident, resilient, and skilled young person who will make a positive contribution to society and live as independent a life as possible. We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people. Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times. The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We will ask you to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for information that is publicly available. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Any unsolicited CV's will be sent at the recruitment agency's own risk and will be interpreted as 'gifts' and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.

For this role, we are looking for someone who holds QTS, and ideally you will have experience of working with children with SEND and ASC. With a proven ability to deliver high quality, lively and effective primary/secondary teaching, which engages and motivates young people, you'll be someone who has a passion for supporting them to learn and develop, and you'll want to make a difference to the lives and education of our children and young people. We would love to hear from you if you share our passion and commitment to developing confident and capable young people by meeting their educational, health and social care needs in structured, nurturing school and home provisions

Fernways School, part of Kedleston Group, is an independent specialist day school in Windlesham, Surrey, for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 16. We support children and young people with an autism spectrum condition. Our focus is on maximising every child's potential to develop into a confident, resilient, and skilled young person who will make a positive contribution to society and live as independent a life as possible. We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people. Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.


• a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement
• a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running
• continued professional development and training
• enhanced pension contributions
• a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people
Benefits include:
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• OFSTED bonuses
• life assurance
• cycle to work scheme
• discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
• birthday treats
• long service and employee of the month awards
• employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice
• optional flu jab