Sunningdale School - Teacher
| Posting date: | 04 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,001.00 to £40,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31,650 - £49,084 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 278641 |
Summary
u SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCILandnbsp; /u
School: Sunningdale School
Address:andnbsp; Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, SR3 2PP.
Tel: (0191) 528 0440
Email:andnbsp; office@sunningdaleschool.com
Web:andnbsp; www.sunningdaleschool.com
Headteacher:andnbsp; Mr J. Waller
Number on Roll: 160 (September 2025)
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u TEACHER- PERMANENT /u
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MPR/UPR (+ SEN 1 ALLOWANCE)
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START DATE : 1st September 2025
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andldquo;From the moment pupils start at Sunningdale school, they receive the highest levels of care, support and learning to enable them to be their best selves; as the school motto says, to andlsquo;be moreandrsquo;. andldquo; Ofsted, 2023.
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This is a unique opportunity to join the outstanding teaching team at Sunningdale School. Sunningdale School is a consistently outstanding specialist setting that offers a child centred curriculum for pupils with Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (including those with Autism).
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andldquo;Leaders have developed an inspirational curriculum that ensures that learning is tailored
to meet the needs of all pupils. Because of this, pupils display exceptionally high levels
of engagement in learning. They make rapid progress from their starting points.andrdquo; Ofsted, 2023.
andnbsp;
Sunningdale Special School in Sunderland is looking for outstanding practitioners to join our growing staff team. We would invite applications from Teachers interested in working within any of the schoolandrsquo;s curriculum pathways: andnbsp;Pre-formal, Informal, Semi-formal or Formal Pathways.
andnbsp;
We are looking for a highly skilled practitioner with experience of teaching within a specialist setting. Applicants must have a good understanding of child development and specifically the development of those with complex cognitive, physical and health needs. The role will involve working as part of a multi-professional team on a daily basis. Effective classroom management is key to the role.
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The successful candidate should have qualified teacher status (QTS) and be an excellent classroom practitioner, with knowledge and an understanding of pupils with SLD/PMLD/Autism, have experience of using a range of teaching methods and communication strategies, have excellent communication skills and have the capacity to inspire and motivate children within an innovative and research driven curriculum model. Successful applicants will be reflective practitioners that are able to develop and adapt their practice to meet the individualised needs of pupils within the context of the schoolandrsquo;s strong ethos of preparation for adulthood, life and the wider world.
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Staff that work at the school benefit from the schoolandrsquo;s status as a national Stronger Practice Hub for EYFS, a national Exemplar School for Semi-formal, Informal and Pre-formal Curriculum models, a member of the National Network of Specialist Provisions, a member of the North East Creativity Collaboratives Network and the Federation of Leaders of Special Education. Staff from the school contribute to published research, The National SEND Forum, DFE Expert Advisory groups, Equals, Ofsted Reference groups and steering groups for organisations such as Evidence for Learning and the Northern Lights Teaching School Hub. The school delivers a range of specialist training including delivery of a bespoke ITT programme and the Early Career Framework (ECF) regionally.
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The school regularly hosts visitors from the Department for Education and is the only specialist school in the country to have hosted official ministerial visits in 2024-25. In 2025 the school will open a specialist Early Years provision based in Ryhope, Sunderland. The role may involve working at or across any of our campusandrsquo; (Doxford Park or Ryhope).
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Please see: u http://www.sunningdaleschool.com/curriculum/curriculumoverview.htm /u u /u for an overview of the schoolandrsquo;s curriculum or please check out our YouTube channel for a unique insight into the schoolandrsquo;s approach to developing outcomes for our pupils: u https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-
Uchhsbm8prAeULQnLeqds22VmbL6G3jandamp;si=jtuvxVRdxMETJfs0 /u
Due to high interest in roles previously advertised the selection process is planned to take place over two days. All shortlisted candidates will only attend one day. This will involve a full day of activities (with pupils and meeting our staff team) as well as a formal interview with senior leaders.
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The closing date for applications will be Friday May 9th at 12pm. Shortlisting will take place on Monday 12th May with interviews on Monday 19th or Tuesday 20th May 2025.
andnbsp;
There will be an opportunity to visit the school at 4pm on Tuesday 29th April, 9am Wednesday 30th April or 2pm Friday 2nd May 2025. To arrange to look around the school please contact u office@sunningdaleschool.com /u
andnbsp;
Teachers are busy- Visiting the school is not a pre-requisite to shortlisting.
andnbsp;
Previous applicants are invited to apply should they wish.
andnbsp;
Please also return completed application forms (all parts) to u office@sunningdaleschool.com /u
andnbsp;
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
andnbsp;
School safeguards and protects its students and staff in accordance with Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures and Policies.
andnbsp;
If you are interested in joining a forward thinking school and require further information please contact the school on 0191 5280440 or u office@sunningdaleschool.com /u
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u CLOSING DATE: 12pm andnbsp;May 9th 2025 /u
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School: Sunningdale School
Address:andnbsp; Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, SR3 2PP.
Tel: (0191) 528 0440
Email:andnbsp; office@sunningdaleschool.com
Web:andnbsp; www.sunningdaleschool.com
Headteacher:andnbsp; Mr J. Waller
Number on Roll: 160 (September 2025)
andnbsp;
andnbsp;
u TEACHER- PERMANENT /u
andnbsp;
MPR/UPR (+ SEN 1 ALLOWANCE)
andnbsp;
START DATE : 1st September 2025
andnbsp;
andnbsp;
andldquo;From the moment pupils start at Sunningdale school, they receive the highest levels of care, support and learning to enable them to be their best selves; as the school motto says, to andlsquo;be moreandrsquo;. andldquo; Ofsted, 2023.
andnbsp;
This is a unique opportunity to join the outstanding teaching team at Sunningdale School. Sunningdale School is a consistently outstanding specialist setting that offers a child centred curriculum for pupils with Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (including those with Autism).
andnbsp;
andldquo;Leaders have developed an inspirational curriculum that ensures that learning is tailored
to meet the needs of all pupils. Because of this, pupils display exceptionally high levels
of engagement in learning. They make rapid progress from their starting points.andrdquo; Ofsted, 2023.
andnbsp;
Sunningdale Special School in Sunderland is looking for outstanding practitioners to join our growing staff team. We would invite applications from Teachers interested in working within any of the schoolandrsquo;s curriculum pathways: andnbsp;Pre-formal, Informal, Semi-formal or Formal Pathways.
andnbsp;
We are looking for a highly skilled practitioner with experience of teaching within a specialist setting. Applicants must have a good understanding of child development and specifically the development of those with complex cognitive, physical and health needs. The role will involve working as part of a multi-professional team on a daily basis. Effective classroom management is key to the role.
andnbsp;
The successful candidate should have qualified teacher status (QTS) and be an excellent classroom practitioner, with knowledge and an understanding of pupils with SLD/PMLD/Autism, have experience of using a range of teaching methods and communication strategies, have excellent communication skills and have the capacity to inspire and motivate children within an innovative and research driven curriculum model. Successful applicants will be reflective practitioners that are able to develop and adapt their practice to meet the individualised needs of pupils within the context of the schoolandrsquo;s strong ethos of preparation for adulthood, life and the wider world.
andnbsp;
Staff that work at the school benefit from the schoolandrsquo;s status as a national Stronger Practice Hub for EYFS, a national Exemplar School for Semi-formal, Informal and Pre-formal Curriculum models, a member of the National Network of Specialist Provisions, a member of the North East Creativity Collaboratives Network and the Federation of Leaders of Special Education. Staff from the school contribute to published research, The National SEND Forum, DFE Expert Advisory groups, Equals, Ofsted Reference groups and steering groups for organisations such as Evidence for Learning and the Northern Lights Teaching School Hub. The school delivers a range of specialist training including delivery of a bespoke ITT programme and the Early Career Framework (ECF) regionally.
andnbsp;
The school regularly hosts visitors from the Department for Education and is the only specialist school in the country to have hosted official ministerial visits in 2024-25. In 2025 the school will open a specialist Early Years provision based in Ryhope, Sunderland. The role may involve working at or across any of our campusandrsquo; (Doxford Park or Ryhope).
andnbsp;
Please see: u http://www.sunningdaleschool.com/curriculum/curriculumoverview.htm /u u /u for an overview of the schoolandrsquo;s curriculum or please check out our YouTube channel for a unique insight into the schoolandrsquo;s approach to developing outcomes for our pupils: u https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-
Uchhsbm8prAeULQnLeqds22VmbL6G3jandamp;si=jtuvxVRdxMETJfs0 /u
Due to high interest in roles previously advertised the selection process is planned to take place over two days. All shortlisted candidates will only attend one day. This will involve a full day of activities (with pupils and meeting our staff team) as well as a formal interview with senior leaders.
andnbsp;
The closing date for applications will be Friday May 9th at 12pm. Shortlisting will take place on Monday 12th May with interviews on Monday 19th or Tuesday 20th May 2025.
andnbsp;
There will be an opportunity to visit the school at 4pm on Tuesday 29th April, 9am Wednesday 30th April or 2pm Friday 2nd May 2025. To arrange to look around the school please contact u office@sunningdaleschool.com /u
andnbsp;
Teachers are busy- Visiting the school is not a pre-requisite to shortlisting.
andnbsp;
Previous applicants are invited to apply should they wish.
andnbsp;
Please also return completed application forms (all parts) to u office@sunningdaleschool.com /u
andnbsp;
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
andnbsp;
School safeguards and protects its students and staff in accordance with Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures and Policies.
andnbsp;
If you are interested in joining a forward thinking school and require further information please contact the school on 0191 5280440 or u office@sunningdaleschool.com /u
andnbsp;
u CLOSING DATE: 12pm andnbsp;May 9th 2025 /u
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