Class Teacher
Cleeve Meadow School, Sidcup, DA14 4JN14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 November 2025
Closing date
4 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 June 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Part time: 3 days per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
SEN Point
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced teacher who has the flexibility to teach across a range of subjects in line with our broad curriculum. This position would suit a teacher who has primary school teaching experience across a range of subject teaching. As a classroom teacher, you will be joining an experienced staff body and a highly motivated team. Subjects to be delivered will be negotiated for the successful candidate.
You do not need previous experience of working in a SEND specialist setting and we are happy to accept applications from both Primary and Secondary settings in recognition of the wide ranging teacher skill set that developed in both.
If you are seeking to be an inspirational and innovative teacher who can motivate and inspire students and really make a difference, then Cleeve Meadow is for you. We require someone who will share our passion and ambition to provide an excellent education to our students who are highly engaging and rewarding to work with.
We believe in fostering a supportive approach and have an open door policy for all staff. We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and see work/life balance as a vital element to a fulfilling career. You will receive ongoing support and CPD opportunities across the school and wider TKAT family. Cleeve Meadow is an exceptionally happy place to work.
For this role: Essential
Is a qualified teacher with qualified teacher status at either secondary or primary school level.
Evidence of relevant CPD
Has a clear philosophy for the education of young people
Inspires confidence and trust, is approachable, shows integrity and care for others
Has knowledge and expertise in effective assessment and tracking of progress
Can demonstrate experience of:
Focusing on pupil’s achievement using data and benchmarking to monitor progress for every child
Monitoring, evaluating and improving teaching and learning
Can act as a role model and mentor to support the development of the most effective teaching and learning strategies
Has knowledge and experience of whole school quality assurance processes and systems
Can communicate well and explain ideas clearly
Has an understanding of the role progress data plays in school planning and the ability to develop the school use of data
The ability to articulate core values of the school within the community
Is able to set up an appropriate work/life balance and model it to staff
Working effectively with parents
Building effective relationships with the community and other schools
Desirable
Experience in a Special School Setting or working with students with SEND
Experience of teaching and learning strategies appropriate for special school setting
Ability and flexibility to offer teaching across other subjects and to contribute to whole school off timetable days
Previous experience of working with student progress data
Previous experience of use of whole school assessment and feedback procedures
Previous experience of overseeing external examination processes within subject or across school
What the school offers its staff
Working for TKAT:
In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:
- A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;
- Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;
- Our support for your wellbeing at work; and
- The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Cleeve Meadow School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 133 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cleeve Meadow School website
- Email address
- recruitment@cleevemeadow-tkat.org
- Phone number
- 02082696523
Come and work at an exceptional school!
Working in a school can be one of the most rewarding, exhilarating and exciting experiences. We also recognise that it can be frustrating and hard work! We spend a considerable amount of time at work, so it is vital that we are in a place where we feel supported, fulfilled and can enjoy our working life. We believe we have this at Cleeve Meadow.
Cleeve Meadow School is an ambitious and dynamic SEND school providing a highly specialised education for 135 students between 11 and 19 years of age, who have moderate learning difficulties and may have associated additional needs. Our school is a place where traditional values meet innovation. We have staff who are passionate about the very best education for our young people. We aim to inspire learners to seek what they do not yet know. You will find our school has a thoroughly inclusive approach to all we do, celebrating varied successes of our incredible students. Together, working in partnership with parents and carers, we successfully foster and develop a positive attitude in our young people and a belief in achieving beyond their expectations.
Cleeve Meadow aims to ensure that all students have the maximum opportunity to participate fully in society to enhance their life chances. The support and guidance students receive from staff will give them the confidence to learn independently and strive to achieve. The school aims to be a centre of excellence for its students, parents/carers, staff, local authorities and the wider community.
Arranging a visit to Cleeve Meadow School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@cleevemeadow-tkat.org.
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