Class Teacher

Lime Hills Academy; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme

Induction & career development

Wellbeing support

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

Lime Hills Academy in Nailsea seeks an inspirational Class Teacher (KS2/KS3) to deliver high-quality lessons within a SEMH-focused special school community.

You will work across years 5-11 on a targeted curriculum, contribute to CLF-supported practice and engage in professional development opportunities.

The appointment is permanent and full-time, with an annual salary of £32,916 to £45,352 and a CLF SEN1 TLR of £2,786.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher or equivalent teaching qualification required.
• Ability to deliver the curriculum in chosen area and teach high-quality lessons across KS2/KS3.
• Ability to meet needs of learners including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and high attaining students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons across KS2/KS3.
• Implement a curriculum across years 5–11 in a SEMH setting.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and the wider CLF network to support learner outcomes.

Skills

KS2 experience

KS3 experience

Strong communication

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

Job Title: Class Teacher

(KS2 and or KS3 experience preferred)

Annual Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 (M1-M6)

TLR: CLF Allowance SEN1 £2,786

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Provisional Start Date: 1st January 2027

We are looking for an inspirational teacher with a passion for delivering excellent educational experiences for our students. You will have the opportunity to use your talents to play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children in our trust. Our commitment to high expectations and standards, a joy-filled contemporary curriculum and excellent teaching means that we can create more opportunities for the lifelong success of our pupils as they become young adults.

About you:

You will be:

• a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.
• able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high-quality lessons across relevant key stages.
• able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students.
• a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning.
• empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.
• highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards and your achievements and contribution will be substantial and sustained as an Upper Pay Scale teacher.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Lime Hills Academy:

Lime Hills Academy is a special school for young people in years 5 - 11 who have an EHCP to support their SEMH needs. We will be moving into our new build in Churchill in September 2025. As a temporary arrangement we have been supported by the DfE and CLF to deliver our provision across two sites: a secondary site in Weston and a primary site in Nailsea.

At our core, is a belief that every young person deserves the right to an educative experience that prepares them for adulthood and opens doors at Post 16. We do this by providing a targeted core curriculum that focuses in equal parts on literacy, numeracy, and PSHE.This is enriched through outdoor learning, benevolent childhood experiences, arts, topic based learning and specific interventions

Why CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the Southwest that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 01/11/2026
• Short-listing: 02/11/2026
• Interviews: 12/11/2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Skilled Worker sponsorship:

This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to the candidate meeting the applicable Home Office eligibility and salary requirements. Full-time and 0.8 FTE positions will generally meet the required salary threshold; for other part-time working arrangements, eligibility will depend on the salary applicable to the role and the candidate's working pattern. To help us assess whether sponsorship may be available, we encourage candidates who require sponsorship to provide their current salary information when completing the application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.