Teacher - Transition Year 7 / 8

Chiltern; Wendover; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Professional development

Career progression

State-of-the-art facilities

Fresh start for every child

Job summary

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover seeks a Transition teacher for years 7 and 8 to inspire, differentiate lessons and adapt the curriculum for learners with ASC/SEMH. You will design engaging content and track progress to boost confidence and life chances.

Join a supportive, forward‑looking trust with small classes, strong professional development and a focus on wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusive practice that helps every child thrive.

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to meet diverse needs
• Support students' academic progress and emotional wellbeing
• Create a safe, positive and stimulating classroom environment
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and families
• Collaborate with colleagues, external professionals and support teams
• Contribute to curriculum planning and school development

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of learners
• Support students' academic progress, personal development and emotional wellbeing
• Create a safe, positive and stimulating classroom environment
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and families
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, external professionals and wider support teams
• Contribute to curriculum planning, enrichment opportunities and whole-school development

Skills

Enthusiastic

Resilient

Reflective

Inclusive practice

Safeguarding

Student engagement

Team player

Job description

An exciting, life-changing career with fabulous opportunities! Be part of something extraordinary. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking an exceptional Transition teacher for years 7 and 8 at our Wendover campus to help make a huge positive impact on the lives and life chances of our students. Through your knowledge, passion and commitment, you'll have a real and lasting impact on the lives of our young people. As a transition teacher at Chiltern Way Academy, you'll design and deliver inspiring lessons and you'll adapt the curriculum to meet the diverse needs, nurturing confidence through meaningful progress whilst supporting a school culture where every child matters.

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover provides education and care for young people aged 11-19 with ASC. As one of the Trust's largest and most dynamic campuses, Wendover delivers a balanced focus on academic achievement, life-skills development and personal growth, ensuring students are well prepared for further education, employment and independence.

At Chiltern Way Academy Trust, we don't do ordinary. We are rewriting the future for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and/or Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) through innovative, transformational education. Our award-winning Multi Academy Trust provides cutting-edge, compassionate and personalised learning across our specialist campuses. We are seeking exceptional Teachers who are passionate about making a real difference. Whether you are an experienced practitioner, early in your teaching journey, or bringing a different specialism, we welcome individuals who are motivated, committed and eager to support our students to thrive.

What You Will Do

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of our learners
• Support students' academic progress, personal development and emotional wellbeing
• Create a safe, positive and stimulating classroom environment
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and families
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, external professionals and wider support teams
• Contribute to curriculum planning, enrichment opportunities and whole-school development

What We Offer

• A nurturing, forward-thinking environment where every child receives a genuine fresh start
• Small class sizes and a personalised approach to teaching and learning
• A dedicated, experienced and passionate staff team
• Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression
• State-of-the-art facilities designed to meet a wide range of needs across the autism and behaviour spectrum
• The chance to play a meaningful role in improving life chances and shaping brighter futures

Who We Are Looking For

• Enthusiastic, resilient and reflective professionals
• Teachers committed to inclusive practice and safeguarding
• Individuals able to inspire, engage and adapt to diverse learning needs
• Strong team players who want to grow within an innovative and rapidly developing Trust

Next Steps

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive. Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.