Teacher of PSHCE (And Life Skills) - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Bradfields Academy, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-7042-25T
• Posted:19/01/2026
• Pay:MPS 1-6 (£32,916 - £45,352) + SEN 2 £5,497
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:03/02/2026 at 16:00
• Interviews:9th February 2026

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Fortis Trust is seeking to appoint a skilled and creative teacher of PSHCE to join our dedicated team at Bradfields Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of PSHCE education within a forward-thinking and inclusive specialist environment.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic professional with a strong understanding of PSHCE, RSE, Life Skills and Careers. They will be passionate about improving outcomes for students with a wide range of learning needs, including complex profiles of autism and associated conditions.

Bradfields Academy offers a personalised curriculum, and our PSHCE provision currently includes:

• ASDAN Life Skills
• BTEC Programmes (Entry Level 1) in Health & Social Care and Child Care Studies

 We welcome applications from both experienced educators and ECTs with a flair for adapting content and delivering impactful, student-centred lessons.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a clear understanding of effective SEN pedagogy, student care and support.
• Be able to differentiate learning effectively and creatively.
• Show vision and drive to develop and deliver a meaningful and aspirational PSHCE curriculum.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and teamwork skills.

 Bradfields Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection and continues to lead in innovation and inclusivity.

As a member of Fortis Trust, staff 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:

📧 louise.tombs@fortistrust.co.uk

📞 01634 683990

To apply, please complete the application form available on our website:

Home - Bradfields Academy

Closing Date: Tuesday 3^rd February 2026 @ 4.00 pm

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

Information about the school

Bradfields Academy and Forward2Employment are members of Fortis Trust.

The Trust is a purely educational trust intent on improving opportunities for young people at all levels.

Bradfields Academy provides Special Education for students with Learning Difficulties and associated conditions. It is an Outstanding (OFSTED 2022) provision catering for students from 4-19. Students at Bradfields regularly achieve far in excess of expectation.

Forward2Employment offers young people with an EHCP a pathway to employment through Supported Internships. Application for acceptance to this Specialist Post 16 Institution is available to all students with an EHCP regardless of their current provider.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Louise Tombs
• Address:Bradfields Academy, Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB
• Telephone: +441634683990
• Email: louise.tombs@fortistrust.co.uk

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification