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Teacher of PE - Full-time

Snowfields Academy , Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-7006-208T
  • Posted:23/05/2025
  • Pay:MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + SEN1 Allowa
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:09/06/2025 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs? Snowfields Academy is opening its brand new, custom-built Minster Campus in September 2025, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of PE to join our growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a fresh, dynamic team at the very beginning of an exciting new chapter. You’ll have the chance to help shape the culture, vision, and learning environment of a brand-new campus, where your contributions will have a lasting impact on our students’ futures.

What We Offer You:

As an Teacher of PE at Snowfields Academy’s Minster Campus, you will receive:

  • A unique opportunity to shape a new academy: Play a key role in defining the culture, vision, and learning environment from day one.
  • High-impact role: Provide high-quality, tailored education for students with a range of special educational needs, directly making a difference to their lives.
  • Collaborative and supportive team: Work closely with a team of dedicated professionals committed to creating an inclusive environment.
  • Opportunity to foster growth: Support students in building confidence, independence, and life skills, nurturing their love of learning.
  • Excellent professional development: Benefit from robust opportunities for growth and career progression within our Trust.
  • A values-driven environment: Join a supportive and inclusive workplace where staff are truly valued and empowered.

Your Impact:

We are open to candidates from a primary, SEN, or mainstream subject specialist background, with a strong passion for PE. If you are passionate about making a real difference and have the drive and vision to contribute to the development of a new campus, we want to hear from you! We're seeking someone who:

  • Brings experience in supporting students with special educational needs.
  • Is adaptable and open to working in a range of subject areas, tailoring lessons to individual student needs.
  • Possesses strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team.
  • Is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

This is a permanent, full time position, offering MPS/UPS based on experience + SEN1 Allowance.

Snowfields Academy is a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.

Please Note: We may conduct interviews as applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity!

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply.
 

Information about the school

Snowfields Academy is an 11-18 special school for students with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and an Education, Health and Care Plan with this as the primary need. Students will usually be working at, or close to, age expected attainment levels. We opened at Bearsted in September 2020 following approval by the Department for Education = in Wave 12 of the Free Schools programme.

Snowfields Academy offers the very best personalised approaches within an inspiring learning environment. Our students are taught and supported by exceptional staff who offer care, challenge and support. Every student has a personalised transition from their starting point into our Academy and we work closely with other providers to streamline this process and smooth out any challenges along the way. Snowfields Academy brings our values to life: Be Kind, Work Hard, Communicate, Stay Safe and Be Happy. These values permeate our building, our curriculum, our aims and our ethos and we work hard every day to ensure we bring our motto, Where Nurture Meets Aspiration, to life, and help our students to thrive.

In September 2022 we extended our offer into the Cranbrook area of Kent, 14 miles from our Bearsted campus. Snowfields Cranbrook College opened with Years 7, 8 and 9, just as Snowfields Bearsted College opened in September 2020. When full with all year groups on both sites we will be able to offer places for 280 students from Years 7-13 in total.

Our Values Charter diagram We are extremely fortunate to have exceptional buildings at both Bearsted and Cranbrook. On both sites we offer outstanding educational settings which both inspire young people and support their often complex needs. Careful consideration has been given to all aspects of the design at both sites to promote wellbeing and achievement. Although not identical, they both offer exceptional vocational learning opportunities with a community café at Bearsted and a working farm at Cranbrook. We have also provided a range of breakout spaces for movement breaks at both sites.

Our curriculum reflects the full range of pupil needs. Specialisms in horticulture, catering and land based studies, will enable young people to gain real-life experiences and qualifications leading to the very best employment opportunities. We are forging partnerships with local businesses to offer work experience to facilitate this, and so provide every student with the skills necessary to confidently transition from school onto their next steps.

Snowfields Academy leads the way in offering support for young people’s wellbeing through a team of highly trained specialists who will work collaboratively with families and young people to meet a wide range of complex needs.

I welcome your interest in Snowfields Academy, whether you are a student, parent, carer or other family member, a professional or member of the local community. Please do contact me if you would like any further information or would like to register your interest.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
  • Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
  • Telephone: 01634 412 258
  • Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.