Class Teacher

Kings Oak Academy; Taunton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Class Teacher to inspire students and enhance their educational experiences. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people, championing their success and preparing them for adulthood. With a focus on high expectations and a diverse curriculum, you will work within a supportive team committed to professional development and wellbeing. Join a community dedicated to fostering positive relationships and creating enriching educational experiences for all students.

Benefits

Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing support

Sector-leading professional development opportunities

Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

Health benefits including gym discounts

Generous family leave options

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher or equivalent qualification required.
• Ability to deliver high-quality lessons across key stages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum effectively and teach high-quality lessons.
• Support and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Teaching Qualification

Communication Skills

Curriculum Delivery

Classroom Management

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Equivalent Teaching Qualification

Job description

Salary and Contract Details

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Introduction

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 recognize, value, and support opportunities that extend beyond classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students' experience and learning.
• empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.
• highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards, with your achievements and contributions being 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 includes young people from across Somerset within a 75-minute drive. Our core belief is that every young person deserves an educative experience that prepares them for adulthood and opens doors at Post 16. We focus on literacy, numeracy, PSHCE, PE, and a wider curriculum including Art, ICT, careers, and life skills.

We aim to provide opportunities for widening participation, fostering relationships, and ensuring high expectations in behaviour and attitudes for personal and academic development. We invest in high-quality CPD to support our staff in meeting the needs of our school community and our trust-wide commitment to equity through education. We welcome applications from candidates with experience teaching Humanities, Functional Skills, or Art and Design.

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to applying. To arrange a visit, please contact the academy directly.

Why Work at CLF?

We are a diverse, inclusive community of 35 academies committed to excellence and positive impact. Our staff bring unique perspectives but share a moral purpose and passion for making a difference. We foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and contribute meaningfully.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religion. We aim to remove barriers to employment and consider flexible working arrangements.

What We Offer

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing
• Sector-leading professional development opportunities
• Collaboration across the trust through subject communities and networks
• Shared CLF curriculum resources to reduce workload
• Career progression opportunities within the trust and CLF Institute
• A supportive culture that promotes workload management
• Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs
• Generous family leave options, including above-industry occupational maternity pay
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking, and more

Recruitment Timeline

• Interview date: 23/05/2025

Visits from potential candidates are welcome. To arrange a visit, contact the academy directly.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), CVs are not accepted; a full education and employment history must be provided via the application form.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored where salary thresholds are met. Candidates should check current visa and work permit requirements.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if interest is high. We encourage early applications.

Safeguarding

The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.