Special Education Needs Class Teacher (AF75) at Ash Field Academy

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Discovery Schools Academies Trust Ltd. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

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Internal Applicants ONLY
  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/AFA/00288
  Location
Broad Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PY
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Teachers Main Pay Scale M1 – M6
  Hours Per Week
32.5
  Weeks Per Year
52
  Closing Date
Midnight, Thu 14th May, 2026
  Start Date
19th August 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
To be confirmed
   Interview Date(s)           To be confirmed
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About this Role

Special Education Needs Class Teacher 

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale M1 – M6  £32,916 per annum - £45,352 per annum

Hours: 32.5 Hours per week; 52 Weeks per year

FTE percentage: 100%

Contract: Permanent

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Why Choose Ash Field Academy?

Ash Field provides an outstanding education for our pupils and our values (Trust, Respect, Aspiration, Collaboration and Kindness) underpin everyday life. Our school motto is ‘Reach for Success and this is apparent with everything that we do. I am honoured to lead such a fantastic school where we are determined to support both children and staff as well as our school community in fulfilling their individual goals. 

Our Achievements to date 

  • Rated Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ July 2024 


Ash Field Academy is an inspirational school. All pupils at the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They face considerable barriers to their learning and development” - OFSTED

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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach.
  • Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
  • Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils’ you teach.
  • Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on this demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn.

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We Are Looking For Someone Who Has:

  • Qualified to degree level including Qualified Teacher Status.
  • Teaching experience with the age range applying for.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
  • A willingness to be fully involved the life of the school community.
  • A commitment to supporting and enhancing our school’s ethos and vision.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to support your application.

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Please note: Interviews for this position may be conducted earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly to ensure consideration and increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.



Ash Field Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. How do you feel you meet the criteria in the Person Specification?
  2. Why would you like to work at Ash Field Academy?
  3. Supporting Statement - Please add a supporting statement, detailing your reasons for applying for the job, what makes you suitable, and any key experience you have that fits the specifications.
  4. Please provide details of any relevant interests or activities.

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