Teacher

About Us Mapledown School is a secondary special school in Cricklewood, in the London Borough of Barnet, catering for students with Severe and Profound or Complex Learning Difficulties and Autism. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and vision: to create a learning environment where everyone—students and staff alike—can work and grow together, to achieve their best. We believe every young person deserves the dignity of challenge, the opportunity to be heard, and the support to become as independent as possible. Our personalised curriculum is designed to equip students with meaningful knowledge and skills that will positively impact their lives. The Role Are you a dedicated and compassionate educator with a passion for working with secondary-aged students with special educational needs? We are seeking a skilled Special Needs Teacher to deliver tailored education that empowers our students to achieve their full potential. Although we are a secondary school, we operate with a primary education philosophy, where our teachers operate as whole class teachers, delivering the core curriculum to a single group, enabling them to foster deep relationships and consistent support . This also enables our students to benefit from a stable environment and a teacher who truly knows their learning journey, and can build profound connections with their class, delivering a broad curriculum in a single, stable environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to inspire and support young people in a school environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and holistic development. Our staff are dedicated to providing a supportive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for secondary-aged students with special educational needs. The school is a place where every student is valued, nurtured, and challenged to achieve their best-academically, socially, and personally. We are looking for an inspiring teacher to join our dedicated team. We are opening a new site in September in Whetstone, and the successful candidate may be based there or on our main site, dependent on previous experience and expertise. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to work in a supportive, enthusiastic, and hard-working environment, we would love to hear from you! What We’re Looking For We welcome applications from individuals who: Are an outstanding classroom practitioner, with a solid understanding of primary curriculum requirements and how to adapt for students with SEND; Are "primary hearted" but able to deliver in a secondary setting; Have knowledge and experience of supporting students with a range of needs, such as Autism, severe learning difficulties, physical difficulties or PMLD; Are Dedicated to the welfare, safeguarding, and achievement of every child; Are able to inspire, challenge, and motivate all learners; Are committed to providing exceptional learning experiences; Are passionate about working with students with complex needs,