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Specialist Resource Provision Teacher
Are you an ambitious and inspiring teacher who is passionate about helping children achieve their very best?
Lime Tree Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to join our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) from September 2026. Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Do you thrive in a supportive and dynamic educational environment? If so, we invite you to become a part of our dedicated team within our SRP and it is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of an established team to bring high standards of teaching and learning to our School.
Our SRP plays a vital role within our school community, providing specialist support whilst ensuring children are fully included in the life of the school. We are looking for a teacher who understands the importance of building positive relationships (attachment aware approach), creating personalised learning opportunities and working collaboratively with families and professionals to achieve the very best outcomes for children.
Why Lime Tree?
Lime Tree Primary School is a caring, inclusive and ambitious school community in Surbiton. We believe every child deserves an excellent, holistic education and strive to create a culture where both pupils and staff flourish. Our values of respect, kindness, equality, compassion, resilience and happiness underpin all aspects of school life. We are committed to enhancing our children’s learning through working as part of a pro-active and dedicated team.
Why join Lime Tree?
Lime Tree Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school in the heart of Surbiton. Our ethos of Healthy Body, Healthy Brain and Healthy Heart sits at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our diverse community and our commitment to developing confident, resilient and successful learners.
We are proud to offer:
1. A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their starting point.
2. Engaged pupils who are keen to learn and succeed
3. Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop, working with a collaborative staff team who develop through a lesson study model.
4. A strong focus on staff wellbeing
5. Judged as ‘Good’ during the last Ofsted inspection.
6. SRP consistently judged as ‘strong’ during local authority reviews.
7. Leadership development opportunities both within school and through external agencies.
8. The opportunity to shape teaching and learning across the school.
9. Training and development opportunities to enable children to flourish and take pride in their achievements
10. Scope and license to create unique learning opportunities for our pupils
11. Networking with experience practitioners across the borough
We are looking for someone who:
12. Has a passion for inclusive education for all learners.
13. Has high expectations for all pupils
14. Can inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
15. Has a track record of strong classroom practice.
16. Has a strong knowledge of the curriculum.
17. A good understanding of early identification and intervention; utilising the assess- plan- do- review cycle.
18. Strives to develop the very best learning environment to ensure that children do exceptionally well and are prepared for their future, based on the principles of equality and opportunities for all.
19. Builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
20. Is committed to continual professional growth and school improvement
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.
Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and those aspiring to take on curriculum leadership responsibilities.
Interested candidates are warmly welcome to visit our school.
Closing & Shortlisting Date: Thursday 2nd July at 9am
Interviews: Monday 6th July
Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Lime Tree is a sustainable school and is located 4 minutes from Surbiton train station with direct trains to Clapham Junction and Waterloo. There are also excellent bus links. We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding Statement
Lime Tree Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Appointments subject to: Disclosure Barring Service clearance, 2 Satisfactory References, Medical Clearance, Verification of qualifications, Satisfactory completion of 6 months’ probationary service.
Safeguarding Statement
We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Lime Tree Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Appointments subject to: Disclosure Barring Service clearance, 2 Satisfactory References, Medical Clearance, Verification of qualifications, Satisfactory completion of 6 months’ probationary service.