Vacancies

Cavendish School is a small mixed Independent School for 11-16 year olds who have an Education Health Care Plan for SEMH. Our students are taught the full curriculum, taking Entry Level and GCSE in year 11.

We will be recruiting over the next few weeks for positions to start as soon as possible or the beginning of the summer term 2022.

These are the positions available:

Cavendish is a special school for students who have social, emotional and mental health needs.  We are passionate about giving our young people the best school and learning experience. Our ethos is at the core of school life ‘Every day is a Fresh Start’.

We are looking to recruit:

Two Learning Support Assistants

Term Time only, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

To enhance our team in supporting, integration and teaching of our students, this will require working in close association with our teaching staff in order to make a significant contribution to the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom.  

Successful candidates must have English, Maths and Science GCSE at A-C level, preferably with previous experience of working in a school setting primary or secondary in a similar position or without experience.  Must have an aptitude and enthusiasm for engaging positively with young people and wanting to ‘make a difference’.

Benefits: competitive salary, Pension and training.

Cavendish School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.  The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.

For further information and an application pack (we do not accept C.V.’s, please email Debbie – debbie.s@cavendish-school.net

We are also looking to recruit:

A Teacher of ENGLISH

We wish to appoint a full time Teacher of English to teach across KS3 and KS4 who is passionate about teaching and can enthuse our students to succeed in this this subject.

We are happy to receive applications from experienced teachers and NQT’s who have worked/trained in either primary or secondary and in mainstream or a special setting.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to meet the needs of individual students who have SEMH and complex social and communications difficulties.  Training will be encouraged and the person appointed will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to personal development.    

You we are looking for our new team member to have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• A sound knowledge of the national curriculum
• Experience of working with students with challenging behaviour
• A desire to work with difficult and challenging students
• A good record of working in a team
• A range of strategies for motivating students
• The flexibility to develop new and innovative ways of working
• Excellent computer skills

Our School offers:

Small class sizes maximum of 6/7

Amazing students

Friendly and supportive staff team

Supportive SMT

A good work life balance

2018 Ofsted report graded the school as Outstanding.                          

Salary is dependent upon experience.    

References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.  The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.

For further information please email Debbie – debbie.s@cavendish-school.net#

Cavendish School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, and successful candidates will need to undertake a DBS check.   The school will only accept completed School Application Forms.

For further information and to obtain an application form, please contact Debbie Sycamore on 020 7394 0088 or email debbie.s@cavendish-school.net.

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VOLUNTARY POSITIONS

We welcome visits to the school. Further information about voluntary positions and arrangement for visits can be made by telephoning Debbie Sycamore on 020 7394 0088.