About the role
Tiffield Academy, an all-through special free school for autistic students who have severe learning difficulties (SLD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SCLN) which opened its doors in September 2025 in a purpose-built new building and you could be an integral part of this. You will drive and deliver high quality teaching and learning in an environment which nurtures and supports our young people to achieve to their own, personal potential. We’re looking for an exceptional teacher who: has high aspirations for all the students in our care is excited about providing the very best education for students with complex special educational needs and has experience of working with autistic students is passionate about delivering an aspirational, thematic curriculum which is adapted to the needs of individuals and focuses on what’s really important is creative, dedicated and passionate about keeping the young people at the centre of all we do is able to collaborate with other members of the team to ensure the very best provision for our young people can build positive relationships with staff, students and families alike is able to demonstrate the values that underpin our approach to supporting our students to be kind, curious and ambitious This role is suitable for both experienced professionals who wish to progress their career and ECTs who want to begin their career in a learning rich environment, both from mainstream and specialist settings. About us: Tiffield Academy will be the newest addition to the special academy portfolio within the very successful Greenwood Academies Trust. The academy opened its doors in September 2025 and will welcome up to 140 students in its first year and growing to 230 students over subsequent years. The purpose-built new building has been designed with the students’ needs at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts with good sized classrooms, quiet spaces for group work and calming spaces as well as sensory rooms. There are dedicated rooms for Food Technology, Art and Science as well as workspaces for staff. Thought has been put into the exterior design too, including an outdoor games area, sensory garden and horticulture area planned. In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people: Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve. If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
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