14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    8 July 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    24 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Casual

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Teachers' Main Pay Scale M1 – M6

SEN Class Teacher - Casual Engagement job summary

Ashfield Academy

SEN Class Teacher - Casual Engagement

Salary:Teachers' Main Pay Scale M1 - M6 (£32,916 - £45,352 per annum)

FTE percentage: to be confirmed

Contract type: Casual Engagement Contract

Appointment will be subject to Discovery Academy Trust pay and conditions

Appointment subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period

Why Choose Ash Field Academy?

Ash Field provides an outstanding education for our pupils and our values (Trust, Respect, Aspiration, Collaboration and Kindness) underpin everyday life. Our school motto is ‘Reach for Success’ and this is apparent with everything that we do. I am honoured to lead such a fantastic school where we are determined to support both children and staff as well as our school community in fulfilling their individual goals.

Our Achievements to date

  • Rated Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ July 2024

“Ash Field Academy is an inspirational school. All pupils at the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They face considerable barriers to their learning and development” - OFSTED

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach
  • Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
  • Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils’ you teach
  • Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on this demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has:

  • Qualified to degree level including Qualified Teacher Status
  • Teaching experience with the age range applying for
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
  • A willingness to be fully involved the life of the school community
  • A commitment to supporting and enhancing our school’s ethos and vision

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to support your application.

What We Offer:

Professional Growth & Support

  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations
  • Supportive leadership and a highly committed team
  • Highly committed and motivated Team
  • A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
  • A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

  • Flexible working options
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Defined benefit pension scheme
  • Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school
  • Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
  • Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
  • Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust
  • Additional Perks

  • Free parking (Limited spaces)
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Gym discounts
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Dental support
  • Retail discounts
  • Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale
  • More About Discovery Schools Trust

    Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

    Please note: Interviews for this position may be conducted earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly to ensure consideration and increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

    Safeguarding Statement

    Ash field academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults. All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

    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.

    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.

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    About Ash Field Academy

    School type
    Academy, ages 4 to 19
    School size
    157 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    4 to 19
    Ofsted report
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    School location

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