Secondary Teacher and Subject Lead
CAMHS Phoenix School
Wokingham Hospital, Barkham Road, Wokingham, RG41 2RE
Secondary Teacher and Subject Lead
Salary: MPS/UPS plus SEN1 allowance
Job type: 0.5, permanent.
Start date: 1st September 2026
Apply by: 29th June 2026
Interviews week commencing 6th July 2026
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen at our school for a qualified secondary teacher to work within our unique CAMHS setting. Rated by OFSTED as Outstanding in January 2024.
CAMHS Phoenix School provides education for a maximum of 12 day patients aged 11-18 years, who have been admitted to the CAMHS Phoenix Unit at Wokingham Hospital. Admission to our school is by NHS referral only. We are proud to be a therapeutic thinking school, offering a relational and compassionate approach to behaviour and well-being.
We are looking for a well-qualified secondary teacher to join our teaching team. Some special school experience is preferred although not essential. This is an important and varied role in which the successful applicant will be responsible for leading a subject (dependent on the applicant) and supporting our vulnerable young people to engage with education as part of their recovery journey. You will have close links with the clinical team in the hospital and attend multi-disciplinary meetings as required.
We can offer:
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A positive working environment within a well-resourced school
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Training to ensure you can fulfil all aspects of the job description
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A supportive team
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A nurturing and inclusive ethos
CAMHS Phoenix School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please see our website for further information. www.camhsphoenix.wokingham.sch.uk
For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact: Kate Sumner, Headteacher ksumner@camhsphoenix.wokingham.sch.uk
For an application form please contact ksumner@camhsphoenix.wokingham.sch.uk
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