Job Description

Class Teacher (Primary or Secondary Specialist)
Castledon School - Wickford, Essex
Start Date:1st September 2025
Contract:Full-Time or Part-Time
Salary:MPS/UPS + SEN1 Allowance (£2,679) + Fringe Area Pay

Unlocking Potential - Teach with Purpose at Castledon School

At Castledon School,Unlocking Potentialis more than a motto - it's a belief that drives everything we do. We are a growing specialist provision for pupils aged 5-19 with moderate and complex learning needs, including autism and communication difficulties. Every learner is known, valued, and supported to thrive in a nurturing environment rooted in trust, respect, and high expectations.

Whether you're a primary practitioner or a secondary subject specialist, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference - teaching in small classes, with the flexibility and support to innovate and inspire.

As we grow to 250 learners from September 2025, we're expanding our team, reducing class sizes even further, and opening a brand-new specialist teaching block - making this an exciting time to join us.

Why Join Us?

· Small class sizes- typically 10 pupils per class

· Modern facilities- including specialist classrooms and therapy spaces

· Competitive package- SEN1 Allowance + Fringe Area Pay

· Flexible working- full or part-time to suit your career and lifestyle

· Dedicated CPD- focused on SEND pedagogy and inclusive practice

· Strong team culture- collaborative, values-led, and wellbeing-focused

· Career development- opportunities to grow within a progressive school

About the Role:

We are seeking a creative and compassionate Class Teacher to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons to pupils with a wide range of learning needs. You'll be supported to tailor learning and build strong, positive relationships in a setting that values both academic and personal progress.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

· Holds QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification)

· Is passionate about inclusive education and raising pupil outcomes

· Brings a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to teaching

· Is committed to continued professional growth in SEND education

· Works collaboratively and with care in a values-led team

If you believe inUnlocking Potential, this is your chance to live it - every day, in a school that shares your values.
Apply now and join a community where your work truly matters.

Applications

To apply for the role please download the application form from the vacancy page on https://www.zenithmultiacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies/, completed applications should be submitted to recruitment@zmat.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

You must complete the application form fully and give details of all employment, training and gaps in employment since leaving secondary school to the present day. Any additional information, which you wish to bring to the notice of the selection panel should be included in your letter of application (supporting statement). Please ensure you say why and how you meet the criteria from the person specification in your letter of application. Full job description and person specification can be found at the end of this pack.

Shortlisted applicants may be screened prior to interview by checking social media sites. The purpose of such screening will be to ascertain whether a candidate demonstrates appropriate conduct, behaviour and suitability for employment in a school environment.

Closing Date:11th May 2025 at midnight

Interview Date: 14th May 2025

If you have any queries, wish to discuss the role informally or undertake a visit to the Trust, please do not hesitate to contact us via email recruitment@zmat.co.uk or telephone 01702 426707.

We look forward to receiving your application. You will be notified of your application status within two weeks of the vacancy closing date.

Safeguarding Children & Young People

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to the following satisfactory pre-employment checks:

· Health

· Identity

· Relevant work qualifications

· Right to work in the UK

· Barred List Check (previously List 99)

· Disclosure & Barring Service Check (for all staff and volunteers)

· References

· Childcare Disqualification Declaration Check (relevant Primary School posts only)

Information about the School

Castledon School is a Special School for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties and additional complex needs from Year 1 - Year 14.