Second in Charge - English - Full-time

Snowfields Academy , Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-7006-214T
• Posted:12/06/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR2a + SEN1 (£2,675)
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:30/06/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Please be aware that this role is based at the Cranbrook College

Are you a passionate and innovative English teacher looking to take the next step in your career within a truly rewarding SEN environment? Snowfields Academy offers a unique and exciting opportunity to become our Second in Charge - English, where you can inspire a love of language and literature while making a profound difference in the lives of our exceptional students.

Imagine a role where your creativity and expertise in English can unlock potential and build confidence in young people with diverse learning needs. At Snowfields Academy, we pride ourselves on our nurturing and supportive approach, tailoring education to each individual student. As our Second in Charge - English, you'll play a vital role in shaping the curriculum, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring outstanding progress and engagement within the English department.

This isn't just about teaching grammar and novels; it's about using the power of language to empower communication, build self-esteem, and open new worlds for our students. You'll have the opportunity to develop and implement innovative teaching strategies that cater to a range of learning styles, fostering a love of English in a way that is both accessible and inspiring.

What you'll bring:

• Passionate and Skilled Educator: A genuine passion for English, proven success in raising attainment for diverse learners (ideally within SEN), and a strong understanding of differentiated curriculum and pedagogy.
• Inspiring and Collaborative Leader: The ability to motivate students and colleagues, demonstrating leadership potential and a desire to contribute strategically to the English department's vision.
• SEN-Focused and Empathetic: A deep commitment to the unique needs of SEN learners and the ability to foster their communication, self-esteem, and love of language through inclusive practices.

What awaits you at Snowfields Academy:

• Meaningful Impact and Supportive Culture: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of SEN students within a collaborative and dedicated team environment focused on individual success.
• Curriculum Innovation and Professional Growth: Opportunities to shape the English curriculum with innovative approaches tailored to SEN, alongside strong support for your professional development and leadership aspirations within a specialist setting.
• Rewarding Experience and Student Progress: The deep satisfaction of empowering exceptional learners through English, witnessing their progress, and contributing to a nurturing and successful educational journey.

Ready to lead with passion and empower exceptional learners through the magic of English?

Take the next step in your career: Apply to be our Second in Charge - English at Snowfields Academy!

This is a permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + SEN Allowance. For those interested in visiting the academy, please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk in the first instance.

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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