Class Teacher - Full-time/Part-time - Special Needs Position

The Leigh Academy; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Dartford is seeking a Class Teacher for a full-time or part-time role. This permanent position starts in January 2026 and offers salary based on experience, along with a SEN allowance. The ideal candidate will have experience with special needs students and a commitment to excel in their teaching career. The academy values professional development and offers extensive support throughout your career journey.

Benefits

Teacher Pension Scheme

24/7 virtual GP Service

Collaborative MAT network

Extensive CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) required.
• No specific SEN qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent teaching and learning to pupils.
• Ensure pupils achieve their best outcomes.
• Support the development of colleagues and students.

Skills

Experience working with students with SEN

Commitment to learning and applying new skills

Enthusiasm

Job description

Overview

Class Teacher - Full-time/Part-time - Special Needs Position

Leigh Academy Milestone, New Ash Green

• Ref: KCC886-7066-65T
• Posted: 22/09/2025
• Pay: MPS/UPS - based on experience + SEN1 Allowance
• Start Date: January 2026 (or earlier)
• App Close Date: 13/10/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews: TBC

Advert

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 2026 (or sooner). 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).

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.

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

This is a permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + SEN allowance £2,787 (SEN1). Please note, we can be receptive to part-time or full-time applicants.

Information about the school

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!

Job Contact Information

• Name: Nigel Jones
• Address: Ash Road, New Ash Green, Kent, DA3 8JZ
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Fax: [phone]

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Pack | Teacher (SEN) | Leigh Academy Milestone

Safeguarding and Application Information

Leigh Academy Milestone is part of Leigh Academies Trust. Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you have read all the relevant information and documents provided by the school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under Keeping Children Safe in Education changes.