Early Career Teacher – SEN Class Teacher

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

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 Annually (Actual) Early Career Teacher – SEN Class Teacher MS plus fringe allowance + SEN allowance

Early Career Teacher – SEN Class Teacher job summary

Beacon Hill Academy - Thurrock

Vacancy: Early Career Teacher - SEN Class Teacher

Salary: MS/UPR plus fringe allowance + SEN allowance

Contract Type: Permanent (full time)

Start date: 1st September 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Early Career Teacher to join our innovative, passionate, and forward-thinking team as an SEN Class Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher at the beginning of their career to develop their practice within a highly supportive and nurturing SEND environment.

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 looking for an Early Careers Teacher who:

- - Is a qualified teacher (or due to quality) and currently looking to complete their ECT Training

- - Is reflective, eager to learn and open to coaching and feedback

- - 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 SEN 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.

In return, we can offer you:

- - A comprehensive ECT induction programme with a dedicated mentor, protected development time and high-quality training

- - Opportunities to plan and work together as a team alongside highly experienced colleagues

- - A calm, friendly environment with a balanced, creative curriculum where opportunities for innovation are encouraged

- - 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.

We encourage all candidates to come for a visit to meet our fantastic students and excellent team.

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 inspire and make a difference while joining us on our journey to beyond outstanding, we would love for you to join our team.

Closing date: Monday 15th June 2026, 9am

Interviews: Friday 19th June 2026

(References will be requested prior to interview.)

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience. Please ensure that you refer to the full job description and person specification when completing the application form and demonstrate how your experience, skills, and competencies make you suitable for this position. Regrettably, due to limited resources and the considerable number of applications often received, only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application. Please note that we are unable to accept unsolicited contact by recruitment agencies.

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 Beacon Hill Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 80 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• 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

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