Woking High School: Head of Specialist Resource Provision – Vision Impairment
Pay MPR/UPR + TLR + SEND allowance
Contract Type Permanent, Full Time
Start Date Spring Term 2026
Job Description Head of Department
Reporting to Member of SLT
* Possibility of 1-year R&R to aid moving to the area for the right candidate.
Closing 10am on 15th September with interviews to follow later in the week.
Woking High School is a high achieving school with Academy status. We have an outstanding team of staff
who are all committed to developing our students as individuals. All students are challenged to achieve
their best. The Ofsted inspection of April 2025, which judged the school to be good, noted that, ‘‘This is a
lively, welcoming school where expectations are high. Pupils live up to the school’s motto of inspire,
challenge, achieve’’ and ‘‘The school’s curriculum is designed to develop pupils to be confident, responsible and articulate learners’’.
We are looking for a passionate, experienced and well-qualified Qualified Teacher of students with a vision
impairment (QTVI) who is looking for an opportunity to provide strong leadership to our highly successful
Specialist Resource Provision – Vision Impairment.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a student-centred approach and a commitment to the school’s
Mission and Core Values, ensuring that teaching and learning is consistently good or better and that all
young people, regardless of background and ability, make at least expected progress and that ambitious
targets for student performance are met in all Key Stages.
Application packs can be downloaded from our website http://www.wokinghigh.surrey.sch.uk or requested from
Mrs Alison Search, HR Manager on the below telephone number. You are welcome to telephone the
school on 01483 716884 for an informal discussion about the role.
If you are interested in this position, please apply as soon as possible as interviews may be held upon
receipt of suitable candidates.
Further information from: recruitment@wokinghigh.surrey.sch.uk
Online advert and application pack: https://www.wokinghigh.surrey.sch.uk/join-us/staff-vacancies
Closing date for applications: 15th September at 10am, interviews taking place the following week.
Woking High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the requirements of KCSIE, all
roles are subject to online checks including Social Media. These are carried out by a 3rd party –
https://www.sp-index.com/. By applying for this role, you agree to these checks being carried out and
your data being processed by SP-Index.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Woking High School is committed to providing all staff with continued professional development to
support and develop them in their careers.