Class Teacher - Thriftwood College- Fox Crescent, Chelmsford

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher for their KS5 Foundation Growth Pathway. This role involves teaching students with severe and complex needs, focusing on their social, communication, and independence skills. The successful candidate will join a supportive team, committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a creative learning environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team of staff

Qualifications

• Required September 2025
• Experience with severe and complex needs students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and developing the School as 'outstanding'.
• Plan, prepare and deliver motivating lessons.

Skills

Commitment

Energy and enthusiasm

Job description

Class Teacher - Thriftwood College- Fox Crescent, Chelmsford

Job Ref No. ECC7063-219 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: MPR or Upper Pay Range plus SEN1

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 21/05/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 23rd May 2025

KS5 Foundation Growth Pathway (FGP) Class Teacher -Thriftwood College, Fox Crescent, ChelmsfordCM1 2BN

Full Time, Permanent KS5 FGP Class Teacher - for SEN MLD students.
Main Pay Range / UPR + 1SEN Point in accordance with School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document

Interview Date: Friday 23rd May 2025

Required September 2025
Thriftwood College wishes to appoint an energetic Teacher who is committed to the vision and ethos of our innovative, successful academy College site. Our Foundation Growth Pathway caters for students with severe and complex needs. The FGP curriculum focuses on developing students social, communication and independence skills, including functional English and Maths.

This is a very exciting opportunity to join the highly professional team at Thriftwood, a special School and College for pupils ages 5-19 with moderate learning difficulties and additional complex needs of Autism, ADHD, speech & language and social communication difficulties.

The role includes:

• To assist in maintaining and developing the School as 'outstanding', providing the highest standard of teaching and learning for all students. Support the Leadership
Team (LT) to secure an excellent curriculum and assessment strategy providing a high quality education system that achieves high standards for students;

• To plan, prepare and deliver motivating lessons in accordance with School Teaching and Learning policy and Curriculum offer;

We offer:

• A busy and creative learning environment
• A highly supportive team of staff
• Opportunities for professional development
• Parents and staff who work hard together in the interests of all pupils

We encourage everyone to lead by example and demonstrate:-

• Commitment
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Involvement in the life of the School

Please email your completed SEAX Trust application form to [e-mail]

For enquires, please contact Gemma Ellison 01245 262779

Information about the School

Thriftwood is an outstanding SEND School and College, offering a wealth of opportunities and experiences to its pupils, their families and staff. It is based on two sites in Chelmsford; Thriftwood School site lies in Galleywood and Thriftwood College in Melbourne. It forms a part of the SEAX Multi-Academy Trust, which encompasses SEND provisions across Essex https://www.seaxtrust.com/

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Documents

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