Class Teacher 

Pay Grade MPS 1 (with 1 SEN point) 

Suitable for an ECT candidate 

Full Time Permanent Position to start September 2026

Green Meadows Academy are looking to appoint a class teacher to join the team on a permanent basis from September 2026.

Green Meadows is part of the Wellspring Academy Trust, is a generic special school based on two sites and four partnerships - Green Meadows Primary and Green Meadows Secondary are both based in Guiseley. 

Our partnership sites are based in the following schools; 

● Rawdon St Peter’s Primary School. 

● Brudenell Primary School. 

● Benton Park High School. 

● Allerton High School. 

Vision for Green Meadows

Green Meadows is a leading and innovative special school at the heart of the local community.  An environment that is inspiring, creative and purposeful.  One that values all experiences as learning opportunities to develop ourselves and each other. Green Meadows is a place where diversity is celebrated and barriers are challenged through daily opportunities for immersive and engaging learning.

Our pupils will be empathetic, healthy, motivated, happy and resilient learners ready to engage in the world of work and live independently. Our pupils will actively engage and thrive in their local community and the wider world, developing their understanding of keeping themselves safe. They develop the skills and abilities to be able to communicate their wants and needs as well as build and maintain positive relationships. Pupils will make excellent academic and personal progress empowering them to reach their full potential by pursuing their dreams, goals and aspirations.

Do you want to make a difference and come on the journey towards excellence with us? 

We are looking to recruit a Class Teacher who has a passion for working with pupils with SEND - you will need to believe in unconditional positive regard, relish a challenge and be prepared to give 100%. 

There is no doubt that this job is challenging, however working with the most incredible young people society has to offer comes with significant rewards.

Our Core Principles are: 

● Excellence in teaching and learning. 

● Knowledge and skills growth that is celebrated by the community. 

● Collaboration with all partners in education and the community. 

● Succession planning within the school and beyond. 

● Providing an exceptional school experience for our children. 

Our Candidates: 

● We require skilled, enthusiastic people who are willing to learn 

● Confident working with children with ASC and associated challenges and behaviours 

● Committed to delivering a provision where communication is at the heart of teaching and learning

● Able to creatively support and differentiate the curriculum to meet a range of special needs 

● Willing to make a positive contribution to the life of the school 

● You will need to be flexible and adaptable, a good communicator, cheerful, calm and work as part of our team 

In Return We Offer: 

● A commitment to you and your professional development 

● Strong, supportive leadership and staff 

● Wonderful pupils who will reward you with many memories that will last throughout your entire career 

Closing Date Monday 1st June 2026

Interviews will be held on Friday 5th June 2026

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. 

Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. 

All applicants need to complete the Equal Opportunities form. Please complete the attached link when submitting your application http://bit.ly/WATEqualOpportunities 

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.