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Orchard Hill

INTERNAL PE Teacher, The Link Secondary School

Please note this vacancy application date has now passed

Salary: Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale (Outer London) + SEN 1

Location: The Link School, (Secondary site) 82-86 Croydon Road, Beddington, CR0 4PD

Contract: Full time and permanent

Start: 1st September 2025

The Link School specialises in meeting the needs of 160 students from 4-19 with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties including autistic spectrum conditions and Pathological Demand Avoidance. In addition to the Primary and Secondary sites, it also has a satellite provision which provides a safe and nurturing environment for autistic young people who show demand avoidant profiles.

Situated in the London Borough of Sutton all four sites are easily accessible by public transport and well placed to draw upon a wide range of leisure, recreational and educational facilities having easy access to Surrey and London.

The school provides a warm, safe, friendly and nurturing environment, which helps pupils to learn, express their ideas, communicate, develop friendships and grow in confidence and self- esteem.

Staff provide pupils with an outstanding education based on strong practitioner research and the holistic curriculum offer that promotes strong personal and social education as well as cognitive development. It is a rewarding and inspirational place to work. To find out more about us visit our website.

The ideal candidate

To be considered a real asset to the school, you must demonstrate:

  • An understanding/knowledge and experience of working with children with special needs, particularly those with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • An ability to teach PE across the secondary site
  • An ability to support students through accredited courses, pre-entry, entry level 1 to 3, level 1 and 2, Btechs, including a few students to GCSE level
  • Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
  • An energetic and enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude
  • A friendly and professional manner
  • Hold a recognised full teaching qualification including QTS
  • An understanding of alternative and therapeutic interventions for student progression
  • Innovation and competence in utilising resources to provide a stimulating learning environment
  • Commitment to achieving the highest possible standards for all learners with a proven record of enabling learners to fulfil their potential

Please see the job description and person specification here, for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

To apply for the role please request an application form from Robert Richards in the school office RRichards@thelinkschool.co.uk

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date: 2nd May – 12 noon

Interview Date: w/c 5th May 2025

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.