Class Teacher at Highfield Littleport Academy

25 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HLA/34938

Location

Elmside, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1LJ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS - UPS plus SEN allowance £2787

Closing Date

12:00pm, 18th Mar 2026

Start Date

13th April 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

24th March 2026

Interview Date(s) 24th March 2026

About this Role

Class Teacher

Salary: MPS £32,916 - £45,352/UPS £47,472 - £51,048

SEN Allowance: £2787.00

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Highfield Littleport Academy, Cambridgeshire

Highfield Littleport Academy are looking for a committed Class Teacher to join our team and help make a positive impact on the lives of our students.

About Us:

We are a thriving community special school in Cambridgeshire, dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for children aged 2 to 19. Highfield Littleport Academy offers unique learning experiences for students with significant and complex needs, including physical, sensory, communication, and medical support requirements.

Situated in beautiful, spacious grounds on the edge of Littleport, our academy boasts excellent facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool and a well-equipped sports hall. As part of the Cambridgeshire Active Learning Trust hub, we work closely with local mainstream schools to promote inclusive education, sharing expertise, resources, and best practices.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

To plan and prepare schemes of work and complete planning documentation.
To teach, according to their educational needs, the pupils in your class/es, including setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupil in school and elsewhere.
To promote the intellectual, physical and personal abilities and aptitudes of the pupils in your class and provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and relevant social matters.
To make records and report on the personal and social needs of pupils.

Our People-First Philosophy

At Active Learning Trust, we invest in you from day one. We love working with specialists who are united by their skills and passion for shaping the future of education. We provide tailored coaching, leadership training and clear progression pathways that turn roles into fulfilling, lifelong careers. Guided by our values of open dialogue, bold thinking and supportive teamwork, we put your growth and well-being at the heart of everything we do - so that you can focus on making a real difference in our schools and beyond.

Why Join Our Trust?

Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teacher pensions.

If you would like further information please contact Emma Brooke on 01353 223301, or emma.brooke@highfieldlittleport.org

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.