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Key Stage 2 Teacher with Leadership

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 39,555 - 47,472 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent Contract , Temporary
Location: Rochester, Medway

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

The School

This is a leading, specialist independent day school dedicated to autistic children and young people aged 6 to 25. They provide a neurodiversity-affirming environment where sensory regulation, emotional well-being, and academic progress go hand in hand. By combining high-quality teaching with onsite therapeutic support, the staff unlock the full potential of every pupil.

The Opportunity

This is a dual-aspect role combining classroom teaching with middle leadership. You will teach a small, nurture-based KS2 class while driving pedagogical standards across the primary phase. You will champion communication-rich environments and mentor staff to deliver highly individualised learning pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

  * Deliver highly differentiated lessons adapting to varied cognitive profiles.

  * Integrate speech, language, and occupational therapy targets into daily planning.

  * Utilise visual structures, low-arousal strategies, and total communication tools.

  * Assess progress using both holistic frameworks and adapted academic metrics.

Phase Leadership

  * Line manage KS2 teachers, higher level teaching assistants, and teaching assistants.

  * Lead phase moderation, curriculum review, and learning walks.

  * Coordinate transition planning from KS1 and into Key Stage 3.

  * Model exemplary autism-specific teaching practice for the wider team.

Person Specification

  * Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

  * Experience: Teaching ASD pupils, with leadership experience.

  * Expertise: Deep knowledge of the KS2 National Curriculum and sensory processing.

  * Skills: Strong crisis-de-escalation skills and positive behaviour support strategies.

  * Attributes: Resilient, empathetic, collaborative, and highly organised.

Benefits & Workplace Culture

  * Maximum 6–8 pupils per class with full-time TAs.

  * Dedicated PPA time plus leadership release time weekly.

  * Onsite MDT support including Speech Therapists and Psychologists.

  * Funded training including MAPA/Team-Teach, PECS, and Attention Autism.

  * Free parking, staff wellness schemes, and enhanced pension contributions

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