Class Teacher (SEN)

Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1BD

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 / January 2027

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) MPS, £32,916 - £45,352.00 plus SEN allowance £5,497 per annum

Class Teacher (SEN) job summary

Location: Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: MPS, £32,916 - £45,352 plus SEN allowance £5497.00 per annum

We are looking for a thoughtful and committed Class Teacher to join Highfield Ely Academy, a vibrant SEN school in Cambridgeshire where a nurturing, inclusive environment enables every learner to thrive, build independence and develop lifelong skills. This role centres on delivering well-planned, adaptive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils, supporting strong progress both academically and personally. Working closely with colleagues and support staff within the Active Learning Trust, the successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing, making a meaningful difference to each student’s future.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons, adapting teaching to meet the needs of all pupils and promote strong progress
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil achievement, using assessment to inform teaching
• Promote a safe, positive learning environment through effective behaviour management and safeguarding practices
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to support pupil development and the wider life of the academy
• Contribute to school improvement, professional development and the effective deployment of resources

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a teacher who embodies the following qualities:

• A skilled and thoughtful practitioner who can adapt learning to meet a wide range of needs and help every pupil succeed
• A collaborative team member who communicates clearly, shares ideas and values working closely with others
• A flexible educator who understands that meaningful learning happens both inside and beyond the classroom
• Experience of, or a strong interest in, supporting pupils with additional needs, including autism and sensory differences
• A reflective professional who is committed to ongoing development and improving practice
• The confidence and ambition to contribute to wider school improvement, including leading an aspect of curriculum or provision

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 local government pension scheme.

Contact
If you would like further information please contact Pippa Edwards, School Business Manager, on 01353 662085, or email pedwards@highfield.cambs.sch.uk

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and are committed to providing the support, mentoring and development needed to help ECTs thrive with us.

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 (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). 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

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.

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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 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.

About Highfield Ely Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 123 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Highfield Ely Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highfield-ely-academy

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