Teacher of Maths

Leigh Academy Snowfields, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS based on experience + SEN1 Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance, with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additionalLAT benefits.

Please be aware that this role is based at the Minster Campus

At Leigh Academy Snowfields, we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed, no matter the challenges they face. We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and inspirationalTeacher of Mathsto join us at our brand-new, purpose-built Minster Campus.

This is more than just a teaching position - it is a unique opportunity to become a founding member of a team that is shaping the future of inclusive education. You will play a crucial role in developing and delivering a bespoke curriculum, primarily supporting students on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), utilising a Primary Teaching Model to help them reach their highest potential within our cutting-edge facilities.

We welcome applications from teachers with aPrimary, Secondary Maths, or SEN specialism. Prior SEN qualifications or specific SEN experience are not necessary; we are simply looking for a passionate educator with a strong subject grounding and the desire to make a difference.

Why Join Leigh Academy Snowfields at Minster College?

✨The Excitement of a New Start:Be a foundational member of abrand-new campus (opened September 2025)and help shape its culture and specialised ASD provision from the ground up.

✨Purpose-Built Facilities:Teach and work in state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities designed specifically to enhance SEN delivery.

✨A Supportive Community:Join a welcoming team that shares your passion for inclusive education, where every colleague and child is valued and celebrated.

✨Professional Development:Access opportunities to grow your expertise and lead innovation in a dynamic, forward-thinking academy trust.

If you are a passionate Maths Teacher ready for the challenge and reward of launching a new campus and making a profound impact on students' lives, we want to hear from you!

What the school offers its staff

Leigh Academy Snowfields is anOutstandingspecialist school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), offering a warm, inclusive, and aspirational environment across our Bearsted and Cranbrook campuses - with a brand new, purpose-built site opening in Minster, September 2025. Across all sites, our dedicated team empowers every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our approach blends care with ambition -“Where Nurture Meets Aspiration” -and is underpinned by our core values:Be Kind, Work Hard, Communicate, Stay Safe, and Be Happy. We offer small class sizes, highly personalised support, and a broad, balanced curriculum that includes GCSEs and vocational pathways. Our specialist facilities in catering, horticulture, and land-based studies prepare students for meaningful, independent futures.

AwardedOfsted Outstanding, Snowfields is more than a school - it’s a collaborative and inspiring community where staff are valued, supported, and developed. Whether you're new to special education or an experienced practitioner, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team making a real difference.

Come and help shape the future of SEN education. To find out more about Leigh Academy Snowfields, pleaseclick here.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Leigh Academy Snowfields

• School type: Free Schools, None, ages 11 to 18
• School size: 303 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Snowfields website
• Email address: isabelle.elliott@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/snowfields-academy

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Snowfields

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email isabelle.elliott@latrust.org.uk.

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