Class Teacher

Beacon Hill Academy, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5AY

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MS/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  MS/UPR plus fringe allowance + SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and outstanding Class Teacher to join our innovative, passionate, and forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, creative, and flexible practitioner who has the high expectations for our pupils.

We are looking for a Teacher who:

- Is passionate about creating inventive, engaging, and personalised learning experiences

- Has excellent problem-solving skills and can respond flexibly to the complex needs of pupils

- Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and values collaboration

- Has effective communication skills and can build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

- Is aspirational for all learners and committed to helping all pupils reach their full potential

- Is reflective, resilient, and committed to improving their practice

While experience in a PMLD setting is advantageous, it is not essential. We welcome applications from Teachers in other settings who are eager to develop their practice in specialist education.

What the school offers its staff

We are an Outstanding Academy for pupils aged 2 to 19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), where ‘achievement has no boundaries’. As noted by Ofsted (2025), ‘Beacon Hill is an inspirational learning community; the staff are passionate about providing pupils with the best possible learning experiences’. As a specialist setting exclusively for pupils with PMLD, we provide highly personalised, holistic learning experiences that support communication, physical development, and engagement with the world. We do not cater for pupils with an ASD diagnosis.

We are deeply committed to continuous professional development and invest heavily in our staff. Successful candidates will benefit from:

- High-quality on-going CPD tailored to individual career goals

- The opportunity to work alongside highly experienced colleagues to share best practice and extend knowledge

- A strong culture of collaboration, coaching, and professional support

- Excellent opportunities for career progression with a skilled and dedicated team.

We also recognise the importance of staff wellbeing and work-life balance. In addition to a supportive working environment, we offer a two-week October half term.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026, 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 13th May 2026

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school or arrange a virtual meeting.

We have two sites, Main Site, South Ockendon and Post 16 located in Grays. The successful candidate could be expected to work on either site if required.

The Board of Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS with a barred list check, including an online search, and where necessary, an overseas check (Certificate of Good Conduct). This post is being recruited under the Safer Recruiting framework, ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of pupils come first and is in accordance with KCSiE.

This is a rewarding role and if you are ready to embrace the challenge and join us on our journey to beyond outstanding, we would love for you to join our team.

Please contact: Toni Cole, HR Manager, Beacon Hill Academy,to request an application pack, email: hr@beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk

Tel: 01708 852 006

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Beacon Hill Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 80 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: hr@beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01708852006
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beacon-hill-academy

Beacon Hill is a Special Needs Academy for students aged 2 - 19 years

Arranging a visit to Beacon Hill Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk.

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