At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop independent learners and create engaging learning experiences for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition.
- Company: Leycroft Academy is part of Forward Education Trust, focused on empowering children with special educational needs.
- Benefits: Enjoy a Teachers' Pension Scheme, paid health cash plan, and access to a comprehensive wellbeing package.
- Other info: The role involves working closely with the SENCO and safeguarding teams.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team dedicated to nurturing potential and inspiring success in every child.
- Qualifications: Candidates must hold QTS qualification and possess excellent IT skills.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
At Forward Education Trust we clearly state our mission: empowering children and young people to live their best lives. This is encompassed in our three core values: working together with purpose; nurturing potential; inspiring success.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Class Teacher to join Leycroft Academy, a highly specialist primary school dedicated to supporting pupils with a diagnosed Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and all have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). We are committed to providing a personalised, evidence‑informed education that enables every child to achieve their full potential, whatever their starting point.
Responsibilities
- Be enthusiastic and keen to learn, suiting an innovative teacher.
- Be passionate about developing children as independent learners and thinkers.
- Show eagerness to develop excellent teaching practice and create a learning environment where all pupils can achieve their best.
- Be committed to making learning experiences memorable and fun.
- Be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively as part of a team.
- Be organised, professional and proficient, with excellent IT skills.
- Work with the SENCO to ensure pupils with SEND are appropriately supported.
- Work with the DSL and their deputies to ensure safeguarding is promoted.
- Work with the designated teacher for LAC to support LAC and previously LAC.
- Hold QTS qualification.
Benefits
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- FET HUB – information all in one place, access to a range of benefits
- Paid Health Cash Plan for employee and dependent children, option to add partner
- Staff voice – consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas
- Comprehensive induction and probation support with a supportive appraisal system
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential advice, with face‑to‑face consultations
- Learning and development – including online learning and other resources
- Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Wellbeing package and family‑friendly policies
- Rewards and awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values
The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, prohibition checks, childcare disqualification checks, qualification verification, medical fitness checks, identity verification, right‑to‑work checks and references.
Teacher employer: Leycroft Academy
Forward Education Trust is committed to providing personalised education for children with special needs. Located at Leycroft Academy, the team values staff input through consultations and offers a robust wellbeing package. Enjoy benefits like a Teachers' Pension Scheme and a paid health cash plan for employees and their children.
