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Teacher – Pine Community (Complex ASD & Additional Needs) - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Fortis Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F87-32-T
  • Posted:09/06/2025
  • Pay:MPS 1-6 (£31,650 – £43,607) + SEN 2 £5,285
  • Start Date:January 2026 or sooner
  • App Close Date:20/06/2025 at 23:45
  • Interviews:w/c 30th June 2025

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Contract: Permanent Full Time
Salary: MPS 1-6 (£31,650 – £43,607) + SEN 2 £5,285
Location: Bradfields Specialist SEN Academy, Chatham, Kent
Start Date: January 2026 or sooner
Closing Date: 20th June 2025 (Bradfields Academy reserves the right to close the application window early should a successful candidate present themselves before the closing date.)
Interviews will be held the week beginning 30th June 2025

 

Fortis Trust is seeking to appoint a talented, committed and creative teacher to join the Pine Community at Bradfields Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to be part of a dedicated team supporting students with complex ASD diagnoses across Key Stages 3 to 5.

The Pine Community provides specialised teaching and consistent adult support to students who are grouped by developmental stage rather than age. As such, teachers are required to be highly adaptable and skilled in delivering differentiated, personalised curricula that promote independence, communication and positive behaviour.

Candidates should be passionate about SEND education and demonstrate a strong understanding of effective teaching, assessment and progress tracking within a special school setting. Experience of working with non-verbal students and knowledge of alternative communication methods, sensory processing needs, and behaviour as communication is highly desirable.

Applicants will be expected to:

  • Plan and deliver creative and well-structured lessons across a broad curriculum.
  • Engage with student EHCP targets to deliver meaningful outcomes.
  • Lead and support a consistent team of Teaching Assistants within the classroom.
  • Build strong partnerships with families and external professionals.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and ECTs. Successful candidates will receive personalised induction, access to CPD and opportunities to further their career.

Why Work at Bradfields Academy?

As a member of Fortis Trust, you’ll benefit from:

  • A comprehensive professional development programme
  • Staff well-being support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunities to be part of meaningful educational development
  • A forward-thinking, supportive community of professionals

 

Bradfields Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check (Children & Vulnerable Adults) and satisfactory references will be required.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We warmly welcome interested candidates to arrange a visit. Please contact Louise Tombs at:

Email: louise.tombs@fortistrust.co.uk

Phone: 01634 683990

To apply, please complete the application form.

Closing Date: 20th June 2025

Interviews will be held the week beginning 30th June 2025

Bradfields Academy reserves the right to close the application window early should a successful candidate present themselves before the closing date.

Information about the federation

Fortis Trust strives to provide high quality education as a result of strong partnerships between its academies, institutions and local partners. We support and assist schools in enhancing existing talents and strengths, ensuring all children achieve highly in their academic and personal development. Our curriculums are child-centred; tailored to the needs and aspirations of each partner school and their children.

Bradfields Academy is an outstanding Specialist SEND Academy, for children with learning needs and associated disabilities aged 4-19 years. Bradfields Academy has been recognised as a highly innovative and forward thinking academy involved in SEN educational development at a local and national level. Located in Walderslade, Kent and situated within easy reach of local transport.

Forward2Employment works alongside Fortis Trust to support young people, with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), in Medway, Kent and the South East to find permanent and purposeful employment.

We passionately believe that all young people should be given the opportunity to work in their local community, to feel valued and have a place in society.

We provide Supported Internships for young adults. Supported Internships are a structured study programme based primarily at a place of employment.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Lesley Harris
  • Address:Bradfields Academy,
    Churchill Avenue,
    Chatham ,
    Chatham ,
    Kent,
    ME5 0LB
  • Telephone: 01634 683990
  • Email: lesley.harris@fortistrust.co.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.