Class Teacher

Please be aware that this role is based at the Bearsted College

Are you a passionate KS2 teacher with an interest in STEM education looking to bring your expertise to a unique and inspiring environment? Snowfields Academy, part of Leigh Academies Trust, is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to join our Bearsted campus—a secondary SEN setting where we adopt a primary-style teaching model to better meet the needs of our students.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the education and development of students with special educational needs.

The Role:

Teach a class of secondary-age students following a KS2-style curriculum model to provide continuity and stability in their learning experience.
Deliver a broad curriculum tailored to meet the needs of students with SEN, focusing on engagement, progress, and personal development.
Collaborate with the wider teaching team to ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the academy.
Flexibly contribute to other subject areas, particularly within STEM, based on your expertise to further inspire and challenge our students.
About You:
We’re looking for an experienced KS2 primary teacher with a passion for SEN education and an interest in STEM subjects. You’ll be:

Skilled in adapting teaching methods to suit a range of learning needs and styles.
Flexible and creative, willing to embrace a varied timetable and collaborate on innovative solutions for our students.
Committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported.
Please be aware that it is not required for candidates to hold a specific SEN qualification in order to be considered for this role. 

In return, our successful candidates will receive:

The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT academy
A school community committed to nurturing young people with ASD alongside raising achievement and attainment
A stunning environment with modern building, excellent resources and facilities, purpose built for students with ASD
A strong commitment to support professional development opportunities
A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team dedicated to exceptional outcomes within a happy environment which nurtures and supports all staff and students
This is a permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + SEN Allowance. For those interested in visiting the academy, please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk in the first instance.

Working with us at Snowfields Academy: Snowfields Academy opened in September 2020 in Bearsted as a new secondary provision for students with ASD. In September  2022 will opened an additional Campus at Cranbrook. When full we will offer 240 places across year groups 7-13 for young people who are working at or close to age-related expectations. Class sizes are small with 12/13  in each class, supported by 2-3 teaching assistants according to need. We offer a range of GCSEs and other qualifications for young people on a blend of academic and vocational pathways.

The academy benefits from being a brand new school with a design tailored to the students it provides for, carefully considered to make the most of both its inside and outside environments in order to enhance the learning of its students. The environment supports specialisms in horticulture and catering at Bearsted with a Cafe and Teaching kitchen and horticulture facilities at Bearsted and a working farm at Cranbrook. We will work closely with local businesses to offer an outstanding range of work experience opportunities and supported internships.

At Snowfields Academy we:

Inspire and engage our children so they develop a lifelong love of learning, working towards the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme at Key Stage 3
Deliver a quality, inclusive education so all children are able to achieve to their full potential
Create a learning environment where barriers to learning are overcome and students feel safe and happy and are ready to learn
Ensure that all children feel valued and celebrate their individuality and success at every opportunity
Always work within a multi-disciplinary framework alongside families and other professionals
Use personalised approaches to manage behaviour and reduce anxieties
Ensure safeguarding, pastoral support and embedding British Values are at the heart of all we do
Create a culture where staff work collaboratively as part of the wider team, sharing ideas and good practice and offering support to each other.
Snowfields Academy Student & Staff Charter:

Work Hard
Be Kind
Communicate
Stay Safe
Be Happy