Teacher (with possible TLR for right candidate)

Foxfields Academy, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th January 2027

• Closing date

  25 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual) M1 to UPS3 plus SEN allowance of £2885

Teacher (with possible TLR for right candidate) job summary

Foxfields Academy is a specialist all-through school for pupils aged 4-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

In KS4, we have pupils working from entry level to GCSE level. We also deliver a wide range of vocational qualifications. We are looking to appoint someone who is:

• A qualified teacher with QTS
• Able to teach and inspire pupils with complex SEMH needs
• Able to build relationships with Y10/11 pupils who struggle to regulate their behaviour
• Aspirational for our children and believes they can break down barriers to support excellent outcomes
• A subject specialist with demonstrable previous impact
• Has experience of teaching English or Maths to GCSE level

For the right candidate, we can also consider the possibility of a TLR being added to the job role. This can be discussed at interview.

The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

We are looking to appoint - Teacher (with possible TLR for the right candidate)

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.

The benefits we can offer:

• An outstanding induction process
• A large, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team
• A personalised CPD Programme and Career Progression and Development Opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people
• An opportunity to be involved in the development and progression of our Academy and the wider local community
• An innovative, forward thinking leadership team
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike2Work Scheme

We encourage all candidates to arrange a prior visit/meeting with the school. If you would like to arrange this, please contact Yasmine Brennan (Assistant Headteacher) via email at yasmine.brennan@foxfields-cit.co.uk

Closing date for applications: midnight 25.10.26

Interviews will take place: week commencing 26.10.26

CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence 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.

About Foxfields Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 16
• Size: 105 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Foxfields Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/foxfields-academy

Foxfields Academy is a specialist all through school for SEMH pupils (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) aged 5 to 16 years.

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