Transition Teacher

Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Personalised learning

Professional development

Career progression

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham seeks exceptional Teachers who are passionate about making a real difference for students aged 8-16 with ASC and SEMH. The role involves delivering engaging, differentiated lessons, supporting academic progress and emotional wellbeing, and creating a safe, stimulating classroom environment.

You will build strong relationships with students and their families, work with colleagues and external professionals, and contribute to curriculum planning and whole-school

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet diverse learner needs.
• 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.
• Collaborate with colleagues, external professionals and wider support teams.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, enrichment opportunities and whole‑school development.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Resilient

Reflective

Team player

Inclusive practice

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

An exciting, life‑changing career with fabulous opportunities! Be part of something extraordinary.

Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham supports students aged 8-16 with ASC, providing a caring and forward‑thinking environment designed to nurture confidence, resilience and academic progress. With specialist staff and tailored learning approaches, Wokingham empowers every student to thrive and achieve their individual goals.

Chiltern Way Academy Trust is a highly successful, award‑winning Specialist Multi Academy Trust with multiple state‑of‑the‑art campuses. Our teams work across a broad range of ASC and SEMH needs, delivering innovative, transformational education and exceptional care that changes the life chances of young people every day.

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

Join us—and help change lives, shape futures, and make a lasting impact.

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.