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Undershaw offers a vibrant place to work where our child centric education is our primary focus. We have an inclusive culture and take pride in a friendly and open atmosphere.
As individuals we all have a desire to belong to a family and the Undershaw family is a place of safety, happiness, excellence and one where everyone can be accepted and strive to achieve, staff and students alike.
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Knowing that we helped him in a small way to get ready to fly, it made my heart sing..
Leilah Sheridan, Head of Employability and Life Skills
All candidates must complete an application form to be returned to the HR Manager.
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 will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Vacancies
Role:
SEND Administrator
Salary: £24,977 – £26,886 (actual salary £21,998 – £23,680)
Employment Terms: Full time, term time only
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 08:30-16:30; Wednesday 08:30-17:30 and Friday 08:30-15:30
Start Date: May or June 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SEND Administrator at Undershaw Specialist School in Hindhead. We are looking for someone to support the Head of SEND and Deputy Head of Send in all administration associated with this role. You will support the smooth running of the Annual Review Process and develop SEND related admin processes across the school. Proven track record of Administration is essential, ideally within a school environment and be proficient in Microsoft products, especially Excel. Attention to detail, organisational skills and good communication are a must for this role.
Skills required:
- Excellent administration skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to think creatively and problem solve.
- A great team player with a flexible “can-do” attitude
- Understanding or an interest in Special Needs Education and Disabilities
Undershaw can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a committed team in a “Good school”
- Additional support and training to be the best you can be
- A beautiful school environment based in the Surrey Hills
- Smart Clinic – Wellbeing services
Closing date is Thursday 9th May with interviews happening Tuesday 14th May.
We do not accept CVs and applicants must complete the application form provided. Closing date Thursday 09th May 2024 with interviews happening that week. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early. 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.
To apply please complete and return application form
Role:
Teacher of Geography
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN suitable for ECT
Employment Terms: Full time
Start Date: May half term of September 2024
Undershaw is a popular over-subscribed school and so owing to continued growth we are looking for a Teacher of Geography to join our existing team in Hindhead. Undershaw is a specialist setting where children from Year 3 to Post 16 with mild to moderate learning difficulties and additional needs, such as ASD, cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, and medical vulnerabilities can access the national curriculum and qualification pathways in a safe, secure, and friendly environment.
We are looking for a Geography subject specialist and would welcome applications from Early Career Teachers. You will have sufficient proven evidence of developing teaching practice and be able to demonstrate that you can balance academic expectations with the challenge of meeting the needs of SEND students. You will be passionate about making a difference and preparing students to be socially and economically engaged in the future.
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
Closing date 15th April (12 noon) with interviews scheduled for that week.
We do not accept CVs and applicants must complete the application form provided. Closing date Monday 15th April 2024 with interviews happening that week. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early. 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.
To apply please complete and return application form
Role:
Occupational Therapist – Band 5 or 6
Salary: Therapy Scales £28,408 – £42,618
Employment Terms: Full Time or Part Time, Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: Core onsite hours 08:30 – 16:30 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. 08:30-17:30 on Wednesdays and 08:30-15:30 on Fridays.
Start Date: Dependent on candidate
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist (Band 5 or 6) with experience of working with SEND. You will use excellent clinical reasoning skills to make professional judgements and decisions based on assessment findings to support the work of the education and SEND teams.
Skills required:.
- Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
- Experience of working with SEND
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to think creatively and problem solve.
- A great team player with a flexible “can-do” attitude
- Understanding or an interest in Special Needs Education Needs and Disabilities.
- Patient, resilient and above all, a great sense of humour
Undershaw can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a committed team in a “Good school”
- Additional support and training to be the best you can be
- A beautiful school environment based in the Surrey Hills
- The perfect opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience for further career development
- Smart Clinic – Wellbeing services
We do not accept CVs and applicants must complete the application form provided. Closing date Monday 19th February 2024 with interviews happening that week. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early. 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.
To apply please complete and return application form