Primary Teacher

Destination Education

Primary Teacher (QTS) – Specialist Autism School South West London

Permanent Role | September Start (or sooner) | Paid Throughout the Summer Holidays
Small Classes | Outstanding Support

Are you an exceptional Primary Teacher looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives?
We are looking for a passionate and committed Qualified Primary Teacher (QTS) to join our growing specialist autism school in Chelsea.

You do not need previous SEN school experience.

Our Headteacher is keen to meet talented teachers from mainstream primary schools who have excellent classroom practice, strong behaviour management and a genuine desire to support children with additional needs. If you're an outstanding primary teacher who wants to develop specialist SEND skills, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

Our school supports approximately 45 pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition, offering small classes, exceptional staffing levels and a highly collaborative environment where teachers can focus on delivering outstanding learning rather than managing large class sizes.

Why Join Us?
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Paid throughout the summer holidays
  • Small class sizes with excellent adult-to-pupil ratios
  • Outstanding induction and specialist SEND training
  • Supportive, experienced leadership team
  • Modern purpose-built facilities
  • Genuine work-life balance
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Competitive salary based on experience
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Has experience teaching in a Primary school
  • Builds positive relationships with children and families
  • Has excellent classroom management and communication skills
  • Is patient, creative and enthusiastic
  • Wants to make a lasting difference to children's lives
  • Is excited to learn specialist autism teaching strategies
Whether you've taught Reception, KS1 or KS2 in mainstream education, we'd love to hear from you.
About the SchoolOur specialist autism school is located just 30 seconds from Imperial Wharf Station, making it one of the easiest specialist schools in London to reach by public transport.
You can travel directly to Imperial Wharf without changing trains from:
  • Clapham Junction
  • West Brompton
  • Kensington (Olympia)
  • Shepherd's Bush
  • Willesden Junction
  • Kensal Rise
  • Brondesbury Park
  • Brondesbury
  • West Hampstead
  • Finchley Road & Frognal
  • Hampstead Heath
  • Gospel Oak
  • Kentish Town West
  • Camden Road
  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury
  • Highbury & Islington
  • Canonbury
  • Dalston Kingsland
  • Hackney Central
  • Homerton
  • Hackney Wick
  • Stratford
Services also run directly from Richmond via:
  • Kew Gardens
  • Gunnersbury
  • South Acton
  • Acton Central
Making the school easily accessible from across North, East, West and South West London.
This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking specialist school where you'll receive outstanding support while making an extraordinary difference to children who benefit from a personalised approach to education.
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
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