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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 Administrator.
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:
Teaching Assistant
Salary: £22,775-£24,493 (actual salary £20,060-£21,573 pro rata for term time only)
Employment Terms: Full Time, Permanent and FTC available
Hours: 08:30 – 16:30 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. 08:30-17:30 on Wednesdays and 08:30-15:30 on Fridays.
Start Date: ASAP
An exciting number of opportunities have arisen for strong candidates to support teaching and learning at Undershaw. We are proud to uphold the pastoral wellbeing of everyone within our school community as the central pillar of the education we provide. As a passionate and enthusiastic individual, you will be key to not only supporting the educational learning of our pupils but also to help them develop social skills, independence and grow their self-esteem.
Part time will be considered for those who can work a number of full days.
Skills required:
- Grade C (or equivalent) or above in GCSE English & Maths
- Experience of working with young people
- 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 Needs and Disabilities. Full training in meeting the needs of students with SEND will be provided.
- 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. We will begin to interview candidates as soon as suitable applicants have been received. 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:
Part Time Teaching Assistant
Salary: £22,775-£24,493 (actual salary £12,570-£13,518 pro rata for part time & term time only)
Employment Terms: Part Time, Permanent and FTC available
Hours: 08:30 – 16:30 Tuesdays & Thursdays and 08:30-17:30 on Wednesdays (23.5 hours)
Start Date: ASAP
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at Undershaw. We are proud to uphold the pastoral wellbeing of everyone within our school community as the central pillar of the education we provide. As a passionate and enthusiastic individual, you will be key to not only supporting the educational learning of our pupils but also to help them develop social skills, independence and grow their self-esteem.
Skills required:
- Grade C (or equivalent) or above in GCSE English & Maths
- Experience of working with young people
- 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 Needs and Disabilities. Full training in meeting the needs of students with SEND will be provided.
- 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. We will begin to interview candidates as soon as suitable applicants have been received. 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:
Literacy Intervention Tutor
Salary: £27,897-£30,048 (actual salary £24,570-£26,465 pro-rata)
Employment Terms: Full time, term time only
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 08:30-16:30; Wednesday 08:30-17:30 & Friday 08:30-15:30 term time only
Closing Date: 13th October 2023
Start Date: No later than January
An exciting opportunity for a Literacy Intervention Tutor to join our existing team at Undershaw Specialist School in Hindhead. We are a non-maintained independent specialist school with places funded by our Local Authorities. Our school offers provision for children with mild to moderate learning difficulties such as ASD (high functioning). We provide an education for those who might not thrive in a mainstream setting but who equally would not be suited to attending a specialist SEN school – we offer an alternative which sits in the niche just between the two.
We are looking for a Literacy Intervention Tutor wo will work with individuals and small groups who are identified as needing additional support with SpLD, reading and comprehension. You will raise standards within reading and will monitor and support student progress. There will be accountability for targeted support for students who are dyslexic and/or have SpLD identified on their EHCP.
We would welcome applications from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers or those with specific literacy teaching/tutoring qualifications You will have sufficient proven evidence of supporting students with reading and literacy interventions and be able to demonstrate that you can balance academic expectations with the challenge of meeting the needs of SEND students
Undershaw can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a committed team in a “Good school”
- SEND allowance
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- Smart Clinic employer assist programme
- Teaching Assistant in every whole class lesson
- Enhanced PPA allowance
- Additional support and training to be the best you can be
- A beautiful school environment based in the Surrey Hills
Closing date: 13th October 2023
Interview date: w/c 16th October 2023
We do not accept CVs and applicants must complete the application form provided. We will begin to interview candidates as soon as suitable applicants have been received. 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:
School Cleaner
Salary: £11.68 per hour
Employment Terms: Part time; all year round position.
Hours: 3.5 hours per day Monday – Friday term time (outside of school hours); flexibility to adjust hours within the school holidays.
Start Date: 01st September 2023
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced cleaner to join our team here at Undershaw. We are looking for someone to ensure high standards of cleanliness and presentation are maintained throughout the school. Duties to include (but not limited too) vacuuming, dusting, mopping and scrubbing. All staff and student toilets to be cleaned daily along with the changing room facilities. We need someone who can take a proactive approach to cleaning our school and who has pride in their work.
Skills required:
- Experience of cleaning to a high standard
- Some knowledge of health & safety or a willingness to learn
- Good communication skills
- A great team player with a flexible “can-do” attitude
- 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. We will begin to interview candidates as soon as suitable applicants have been received. 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
