Class Teacher

KMT; New Ash Green, Longfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Collaborative MAT network

LAT benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academy Milestone is seeking a talented Class Teacher to join from January 2027. The role offers MPS/UPS, Pension Scheme, and access to a free virtual GP service, within a collaborative MAT network and additional LAT benefits.

Applicants should have experience with learners with SEN and show commitment to learning and applying new skills to help pupils achieve outstanding outcomes. ECTs are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students with SEN.
• Commitment and enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills to achieve the best for pupils.
• Open to both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Job description

Scale: MPS/UPS - based on experience + SEN1 Allowance (£2,885)

Job Summary:

Leigh Academy Milestone are seeking to appoint a talented and motivated Class Teacher to join us from January 2027.

MPS/UPS + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Are you looking for a role where every day is unique, challenging, and rewarding? A job that gives you a sense of achievement knowing you've made a difference to young people? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Leigh Academy Milestone are seeking to appoint a talented and motivated Class Teacher to join us from January 2027. Our successful candidates will offer the very best teaching and learning to our pupils and ensure they achieve the excellent outcomes they deserve. The successful candidates will have experience of working with students with SEN and will be selected based on their commitment and enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills to achieve the very best for our pupils and their own development. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a consistently Outstanding SEN academy! We warmly welcome applications from both experienced and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Please be aware that it is not required for candidates to hold a specific SEN qualification in order to be considered for this role.

Why Join Us?

Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a range of great benefits to support you professionally and personally. You'll be joining a fantastic and supportive team and will have access to extensive CPD to support you throughout your career journey.

We also offer benefits focused on your well-being. This includes free 24/7 access to a GP and the opportunity to join the CSSC Sports and Leisure scheme. You can also view the benefits of being a part of Leigh Academies Trust by clicking here.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Milestone

Leigh Academy Milestone is a large special school for pupils with Profound, Severe and Complex needs, across five sites and is part of Leigh Academies Trust. We currently have 385 pupils on roll aged between the ages of 3 and 19. Leigh Academy Milestone has been judged as Outstanding by Ofsted at our last four inspections!

Click here to view our website and learn more about Leigh Academy Milestone.

Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you'd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don't hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): [e-mail] / 01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we're looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.