Class Teacher
Aspire Academy, Welling, Kent, DA16 1JB14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - One Year Maternity cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS3 on the Outer London Payscale
Additional allowances
Plus SEN Allowance (£2,787)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged
For further information or to book a visit please contact Head Teachersheather.hopkins@aspire.lseat.org.uk orJulie.arkwright@aspire.lseat.org.uk
Your main responsibilities will include:
- delivering high-quality programmes to our learners
- contributing to the improvement of pupils’ participation in learning and Academy life
- supporting the creation of a calm and productive working environment
We are looking for a committed candidate with these qualifications:
- previous experience as a classroom teacher (QTS)
- a desire to work with local children who have social, emotional and mental health needs
- demonstrable experience in securing successful academic outcomes
- demonstrable experience in managing challenging behaviour
- sufficient command of spoken English as defined under the Code of Practice on English language requirements for public sector workers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB HOLDER
- Teach pupils in Key Stage 1 or 2 with Education Health Care Plans for social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Identify and address the educational, social and behavioural needs of pupils.
- Prepare lessons and resources appropriate to the learning and behavioural needs of the pupils.
- To develop and lead on a specific curriculum area by agreement with the Head Teachers (eg. Science).
- Ensure pupil progress is commensurate with baseline testing and information received prior to entry as well as termly progress data through on-going moderated teacher assessments.
- Contribute to the whole school ethos of restorative practices and solution-focused work to support children and young people in making the right decisions and developing improved personal strategies for managing and modifying their own behaviour.
- Provide pastoral support for students as a Class Teacher, making at least weekly contact with parents / carers to encourage positive links with education as well as overseeing the progress made by students for whom the teacher is responsible and acting as the key point of contact with regard to overall engagement with the services offered.
- Develop a stimulating and safe learning environment for all students and take responsibility for own classroom / work area as well as contributing to the overall professional appearance of the school building through displays etc
- Ensure that educational reports are produced as required by the Head of School and meet with parents / carers to feedback during Parent Review Days.
- Ensure that all records are kept electronically and updated throughout the school day as part of the agreed management information processes.
- To contribute to transition planning and information sharing with other stakeholders as part of the sharing of strategies related to behaviour and engagement for any pupil at the point of transition.
- Attend daily briefing meetings as well as other staff meetings and team training as directed by the Heads of School.
- Develop a stimulating and exciting learning environment for students with opportunities for broadening experiences and learning new skills.
- Undertake supervisory duties during unstructured time in line with the team ethos of the school and any other reasonable duties as directed by the Head Teacher.
- Adhere to Team Teach procedures to ensure the health and safety of all pupils and staff.
- To abide by the school's policies, including those relating to safeguarding, health and safety and equal opportunities.
- To undertake other reasonable duties which are consistent with both the needs of the school and commensurate with the role of the post holder.
Post-Threshold Teacher
Teachers working as Post-Threshold Teachers on Upper Pay Scales are expected to provide additional services to the organisation as outlined below and will be set targets as part of Performance Management in line with their status.
As well as meeting all core standards for teachers, post threshold teachers should:
- Contribute significantly to implement workplace policies and practice and to promoting collective responsibility for their implementation.
- Lead by example in the implementation of systems and procedures and be willing to support less experienced members of staff in adhering to these systems.
- Have extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies, including how to personalise learning provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.
- Demonstrate consistently good or better teaching.
- Have an extensive knowledge and well-informed understanding of the assessment requirements and arrangements for the subjects/curriculum areas they teach, including those related to public examinations and qualifications.
- Be able to make judgements around how best to intervene to accelerate learning from monitoring progress data.
- Have a more developed knowledge and understanding of their subjects/curriculum areas and related pedagogy including how learning progresses within them.
- Be able to lead less experienced staff on curriculum development and delivery and take responsibility as a mentor for unqualified or newly qualified staff entering the profession.
- Have sufficient depth of knowledge and experience to be able to give advice on the development and well-being of children and young people.
- Be flexible, creative and adept at designing learning sequences within lessons and across lessons that are effective and consistently well-matched to learning objectives and the needs of learners and which integrate recent developments, including those relating to subject/curriculum knowledge.
- Have teaching skills which lead to learners achieving beyond expectations relative to their prior attainments, making progress as good as, or better then, similar learners nationally.
- Be able to coach and mentor less experienced staff on effective classroom strategies.
- Promote collaboration and work effectively as a team member.
- Contribute to the professional development of colleagues through coaching and mentoring, demonstrating effective practice, and providing advice and feedback.
- Take on additional responsibilities with whole school impact at the discretion of the Head of School and in order to meet the business needs of the organisation..
What the school offers its staff
We are a small, specialist primary school in Bexley, providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children aged 5–11 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. We recognise that every child is unique, which is why we take a holistic approach to their education and wellbeing.
Our dedicated team works closely with families and supporting agencies to help pupils develop confidence and essential life skills. Through high quality teaching and learning, therapeutic interventions and a focus on personal development, we support every child to progress successfully onto the next stage of their education and their lives.
We are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding recognition for Behaviour and Attitudes, as well as Personal Development. This reflects our commitment to ensuring every child is encouraged and inspired - enabling them to reach their full potential.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.
The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Aspire Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- School size
- 64 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Aspire Academy website
- Email address
- isabel.murphy@lsec.ac.uk
Aspire Academy is a SEMH primary school located in Welling. It caters for up to 64 pupils with an EHCP for social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Aspire Academy provides holistic education for our pupils incorporating high quality therapeutic and academic support. We pride ourselves in ensuring our pupils get not only a high quality academic experience but also opportunities to participate in a range of extra curricular opportunities including school trips, school residential, sports matches and tournaments. Trips this year have included: London theatre trip, cinemas, nature reserves and Duxford air museum. We have school sports teams who participate in many matches and tournaments against local schools and a school choir who participate in the Young Voices concert at the O2.
We are therefore seeking an experienced practitioner with a background in primary teaching and supporting children with complex SEN to take up the post of teacher delivering high quality education to our learners. You may be already working in a special school or in a mainstream setting but keen to work in specialist provision. You would be joining a skilled team of teaching and support staff in providing high quality learning for our students. This is an opportunity for an experienced and skilled practitioner to make a real difference to children’s lives. A proven interest in managing challenging behaviour alongside evidence of securing successful academic outcomes are essential requirements. If you have enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to work with some of the most vulnerable and complex young people in our community, we would welcome your application. High aspirations and a relentless approach towards excellence are the key skills we are looking for along with evidence of previous outstanding classroom teaching. A willingness to be involved in developing extra-curricular activities and the wider curriculum would be an advantage.
Arranging a visit to Aspire Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email isabel.murphy@lsec.ac.uk.
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