KS2 Teacher

Salary: MPR/UPR + SEN Allowance + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: January 2026

Are you a passionate primary teacher with a strong background in SEND who thrives in a supportive and inclusive environment?

Wishmore Cross Academy is seeking a dedicated teacher to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our students. We are a specialist school for boys aged 7-16 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, offering a nurturing, personalised learning experience in small class sizes.

We are looking for someone with:

• SEND/ SEMH experience - essential for understanding and meeting the needs of our learners
• Inclusion - the ability to create a sense of belonging and celebrate diversity
• High standards - encouraging each student to reach their full potential
• Excellence for all - delivering engaging, dynamic, and inspiring lessons

At Wishmore Cross Academy, you'll be part of a supportive team with access to specialist resources, therapeutic approaches, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you're passionate about transforming lives through education and have the SEND expertise to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

About Lift Wishmore

Lift Wishmore is a nurturing and ambitious school for students aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including Autism and ADHD. Currently serving 90 boys, we are excited to become a co-educational school from September 2025, with plans to expand our junior provision and grow to 120 pupils over the next four years.

Our vibrant, purpose-built campus - including a new junior building - offers a visually inspiring and inclusive learning environment. We deliver a tailored curriculum designed to meet diverse needs, with a strong focus on reading, core academic subjects, and engaging GCSE options such as Business & Enterprise, Food & Nutrition, and Art.

Therapeutic support is central to our approach. Working in partnership with Surrey County Council, the National Autistic Society, and using the Thrive Approach, we prioritise emotional well-being and holistic development. Beyond the classroom, students can access enriching activities including Forest School, theatre trips, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

We are deeply committed to community engagement, regularly hosting parent events, supporting charities, and working closely with local primary schools and organisations.

At Lift Wishmore, we empower every student to thrive - academically, emotionally, and socially - and to build a positive and successful future.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training:Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
  • Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence January 2026. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: 1 October 2025

Interviews: W/b 6 October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.