Class Teacher
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, CB6 1LJ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
13th April 2026
Closing date
30 April 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
13 February 2026
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS - UPS plus SEN allowance £2787
Class Teacher job summary
Location: Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS - UPS £32,916 - £51,048 (Plus SEN Allowance £2787.00)
We are looking for a dedicated Class Teacher to join Highfield Littleport Academy, a special school in Littleport supporting children and young people aged 2 to 19 with a wide range of additional needs. This role sits at the heart of our work: creating engaging, well-planned learning that meets pupils where they are and helps them grow in confidence, independence and achievement. Working as part of a close-knit, professional team, the Class Teacher plays a key role in shaping a safe, purposeful classroom culture, building strong relationships with families and colleagues, and contributing to continual improvement across the school. Highfield Littleport Academy is a Good school with a strong commitment to inclusion, care and high expectations, backed by the wider support and collaboration of Active Learning Trust.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the individual needs of pupils with EHCPs.
- Assess, record and report on pupils’ progress, contributing to reviews, reports and Individual Education Plans.
- Create a safe, well-managed learning environment that promotes positive behaviour and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with support staff, colleagues, parents and external professionals.
- Contribute to curriculum development, professional learning and the wider life of the school.
Why Join Our Trust?
- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
- Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
- Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and teacher pensions.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.
Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Emma Brooke, School Business Manager, at: emma.brooke@highfieldlittleport.org (01353 223301)
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Highfield Littleport Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 146 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Highfield Littleport Academy website
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