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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:
EHCP and Annual Review Manager
Salary: MPS + TLR + SEN Point
Employment Terms: Full Time, Permanent (6 month probationary period)
Start Date: Spring Term
Applications by: 11th November
To lead on the EHCP and Annual Review process and to ensure strong and positive relationships with the SEND team at our Local Authorities. To work with the AHT SEND and Community to ensure provision and adjustments are incorporated into the curriculum and day-to-day school life. To play a key role in embedding integrated and multi-disciplinary working. To act as a senior member of staff, working in collaboration with members of the SLT on key areas of responsibility as outlined below. To support provision through advising teachers and through the delivery of intervention sessions for students.
To apply please complete and return application form
Role:
Classroom Cover Supervisor
Salary: £22,602 (actual salary £19,907 pro-rata term time only)
Hours: 08:30-4:30pm Mon, Tues & Thur. 08:30-5:30pm on Wed and 08:30-3:30pm Friday
Employment Terms: Full Time or Fixed Term Contract until August 2023 (then to be reviewed)
Start Date: ASAP
Applications by: 4th November
Interviews held: 9th and 10th November
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to fulfil the role of Cover Supervisor. The successful candidate will be confident in delivering lessons whilst regular teaching staff are absent. At Undershaw we 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
- Patience, resilience, 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”
- The perfect opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience for further career development
- Additional support and training to be the best you can be
- A beautiful school environment based in the Surrey Hills
- Smart Clinic – Wellbeing services
We would be open to hearing from those with QTS/HLTA qualifications as well as those looking to pursue a career in teaching.
We do not accept CVs. To apply please complete and return application form.
Role:
Learning Mentor
Salary: £25,534 (pro rata £22,480)
Employment Terms: Full Time, Fixed Term (not suitable for NQTs (ECTs))
Start Date: ASAP
Applications by: 6th October
We have an exciting opportunity for a strong candidate to engage and mentor a student who is working from home on a bespoke and individual timetable.
At Undershaw we 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 re-building trust in education, helping the student to overcome significant barriers to learning, developing self-awareness and self-esteem in the process.
To apply please complete and return application form
Role:
Teaching Assistant
Salary: £20,005 (actual salary £17,620 pro rata for term time only)
Employment Terms: Full Time, Fixed Term until August 2023 (then to be reviewed)
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
Applications by: 14th November
An exciting number of opportunities have arisen for strong candidates to support teaching and learning at Undershaw Specialist School in Hindhead. At Undershaw we 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.
PT 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:
Occupational Therapist
Salary: Band 5 or 6 (dependent on experience)
Employment Terms: Full Time, Part Time
Hours: Term Time only
Start Date: ASAP
Applications by: 1st November 2022
Undershaw is looking for a full time or part time enthusiastic, dynamic and flexible therapist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding school-based therapy team, and to be part of the wider school community. Prior experience of working with children with special educational needs is desirable but not essential as training is available. Experience and training of sensory integration is preferable, or commitment to undertaking sensory integration training.
The role offered will include a variety of opportunities, including:
- Administering a comprehensive selection of assessments tools (both standardised and non-standardised assessment measures)
- Providing individual treatment and familial support/intervention
- Providing 1:1 and group therapy to students on the caseload
- Delivering integrated therapy through the school-wide tiered model
Essential skills:
- Occupational Therapy qualification
- Professional registration and fitness to practice
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working as an OT, ideally in paediatrics
- Experience, knowledge, and a strong passion for working with children with SEN
- Knowledge of child development
- Strong communication skills
- Current HCPC registration and an enhanced DBS certificate
Desirable skills:
- Experience working with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing difficulties, attachment difficulties.
- Postgraduate training in Ayres’ Sensory Integration or ASI Wise
- Completion of relevant specialist training
- Experience working within the UK schooling system, including mainstream and special education settings.
- Experience of relevant programmes, for example Zones of Regulation, Alert Programme, Speed Up!
- Experience contributing to Education Health and Care Plans.
- Experience of assessing and recommending specialist seating and postural adaptations
We can offer you:
- Term time only working
- Ongoing support and CPD
- Opportunity to work collaboratively with the MDT including Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Creative Arts Therapists, Specialist teachers and support assistants
- Opportunity to design bespoke intervention packages for children and young people based on your professional judgement
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- The opportunity to be part of a committed team in a “Good school”
- A beautiful school environment based in the Surrey Hills
- 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
