Art, Design and Technology Teacher (SEND)

Required from September 2025 (or earlier)

Are you an innovative, creative teacher driven to provide the best possible education for young people with special needs?

We are looking for a creative teacher with an interest in special needs education to join us at Garratt Park School.
You might be a specialist in Art or Design & Technology and it would be preferable for you to be willing to offer both.
You may be an ECT or an experienced teacher looking for growth in either curriculum or pastoral areas with ambition for growth with additional responsibilities
You might be from a secondary, primary or special needs background.
You will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner who is able to teach students at different levels. Both Art and Design & Technology are currently taught to all students in KS3 and as options in KS4 and KS5. Students are accredited through GCSE, Level 1 Awards, Entry Level Certificates and Arts Award.
You will need be able to adapt your teaching to meet the needs of students with a range of additional needs,
We are a small school, so the ability to teach other subjects would also be an advantage.

We have a supportive body of staff and everyone is automatically a member of the Employee Benefit Scheme with a range of external support and discount offers. Furthermore, there is a potential for further Teaching & Learning responsibilities and appropriate training for the right candidate.

Garratt Park School is a special school for children and young people aged 11-19 who have moderate learning difficulties, along with other special needs disabilities including Autism, SCLN, sensory impairments and a small number with more complex needs. We are situated in the inner London borough of Wandsworth and most of our students come from the local area, from diverse backgrounds with around one third entitled to free school meals. Earlsfield is well served by public transport with easy access to the city centre.

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our friendly and welcoming school. Please contact Janice Button at to arrange this.

To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the 'visit website' button at the top of this page.

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email - or post.

Closing date: Monday 24th February 2025 (noon)
Interview date: Week beginning 3rd March 2025
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Garratt Park School
Waldron Road, London
SW18 3TB
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Headteacher: Sharon Gladstone
Current roll: 215