Class Teacher
Foxwood Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GF7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 10am
Date listed
7 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Needs
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) MPR – UPR plus SEN Allowance
Class Teacher job summary
This is a unique opportunity to teach, inspire and grow in a truly supportive SEND setting. Foxwood Academy is looking for a passionate and committed Class Teacher to join our friendly and experienced team from September 2025.
This role is ideal for a primary or secondary trained teacher who is either experienced in special education or ready to take the step into this highly rewarding field. It is likely that you will lead a small class of 7 to 9 learners in Years 5 to 8, delivering a broad and engaging curriculum designed for our Pathway One learners – with a strong focus on sensory approaches, communication development, and practical application of learning.
This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining the Foxwood team. Plans are underway to invest in a multi-million pound new-build and refit of our current campus to increase our numbers from 114 to over 250 children and young people.
Foxwood Academy is a friendly 4-18 special Academy in Nottinghamshire, we were graded good by Ofsted in October 2017 and again in March 2023. We have recently merged with a very local multi academy trust and see ourselves as a truly inclusive school. As we build our new school, our neighbouring secondary school are likely to start building their new school making the overall investment in our ‘learning village’ one of the biggest educational investments in the country. As you can imagine, we are very excited.
Our students needs are varied but in general we cater for children and young people with moderate and severe learning difficulties. Many of our children and young people have a diagnosis of Autism and a proportion have additional speech and language needs. Many of our children have spent time in mainstream settings but move to Foxwood for a more specialised environment and curriculum.
Our children and young people are amazing, we consider special education to be the best kept secret in education and so we actively welcome applicants from both mainstream and special sectors. Training is available and many of our teachers and support staff come from a variety of educational backgrounds.
Progression for students through the Academy is via different pathways to meet the diverse needs of the children. The Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) framework is used as a part of our curriculum and includes outstanding provision in preparing young people for employment and their futures. We offer accreditation to our 14-19 year old young people from Entry Level 1 up to GCSE level.
We are looking for a candidate who:
Is a nurturing, resilient teacher with a strong classroom presence;
Has a commitment to inclusive education and a belief in the potential of every child;
Is a team player who is reflective, adaptable and eager to learn;
Values relationships and is motivated by making a genuine difference.
We will offer you:
A comprehensive induction programme;
A full programme of CPD tailored to your development;
Opportunities to build expertise in communication strategies, sensory learning, and autism friendly approaches.
White Hills Park Trust comprises eight successful schools across Nottinghamshire, five primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school. It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.
Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils.
Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org)
Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed and recommended. If you would like to arrange a mutually convenient time for a visit, please contact the Academy office. If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact the school office, office@foxwood.notts.sch.uk or on 0115 9177202.
Applications for the post must be submitted by 10.00 am on Monday 19 May 2025 via our online application form, which can be found at Vacancies (whptrust.org).
Interviews: Thursday 22 May 2025
White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work.
All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).
Paul Heery - CEO
Commitment to safeguarding
Foxwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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About Foxwood Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 112 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Foxwood Academy website
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