Class Teacher

Digitech Studio School; Taunton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an inspiring Class Teacher to join a committed team. This role offers the chance to shape the educational experiences of young learners, ensuring they receive a high-quality education tailored to their needs. With a focus on inclusivity and personal development, you'll play a vital role in fostering a positive learning environment. The academy is dedicated to professional growth, offering extensive support and development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Comprehensive induction

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Health benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Generous family leave options

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills essential.
• Ability to deliver high-quality lessons across key stages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and support students' learning.
• Motivate and build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Recognize and support diverse learning needs.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Curriculum Delivery

Classroom Management

Empathy

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Equivalent Teaching Qualification

Tools

Educational Software

Job description

Salary M1- UPS3 (£31,650 - £49,084) Plus allowance SEN1 -

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

The Sky Academy is currently searching for an experienced Class Teacher to join their friendly and supportive team.

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 contributions will be substantial and sustained as an Upper Pay Scale teacher.

About The Sky Academy:

The Sky Academy is a special school for young people in years 5 - 11 who have an EHCP to support their SEMH and SCL needs. Based in Taunton, our catchment of young people comes from those who live within a 75-minute drive across Somerset. 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 equally on literacy, numeracy, PSHCE, and PE, in addition to a wider curriculum of Art, ICT, careers, and life skills.

We aim to provide all our students with opportunities for widening participation and strengthening relationships to ensure high expectations in their behaviour and attitudes for personal development and achievements in their academic and vocational learning. We aim to empower all our staff by investing in high-quality CPD to enable them to carry out their roles effectively and meet the needs of both the school community and Trust-wide commitment to Equity through education. We will be delighted to welcome colleagues inspired by our vision to join us.

As our school grows, we are looking to expand our Upper School Curriculum (Key Stage 3 and 4) to cover a greater range of subjects. We welcome applications from those with experience teaching Humanities, Functional Skills, or Art and Design.

The academy welcomes visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy directly to schedule an appointment.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five regions in the South West, committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared purpose and a passion for making a difference, whether in teaching, leadership, or support roles. We foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful impact on others’ lives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and communities. We encourage applications from underrepresented and minority groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We aim to remove barriers to employment, considering job share, part-time, and flexible working opportunities.

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 opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, curated by trust experts, reducing individual workload.
• Career progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture supporting workload management.
• Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• Generous family leave options, including above-average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle-to-work scheme, on-site parking, and more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Interview date: 23/05/2025

We welcome visits from potential candidates. To arrange a school visit before the closing date, contact the academy directly.

In accordance with KCSIE, we do not accept CVs; a full education and employment history must be provided via our application form.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored if the salary meets the government’s minimum threshold. Candidates should check current visa and work permit requirements.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if interest is high. Apply early to avoid missing out.

The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role involves working with children and is in regulated activity. The successful applicant will undergo pre-employment checks, including references, health, right to work, DBS, and barred list checks.