Class Teacher

Job Title: Class Teacher

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 to UPS3)

TLR Allowance: £2,786 (SEN 1)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week

Provisional Start Date: 01 September 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)

Your opportunity to make a difference at Brook Academy!

We are seeking an inspirational and committed Class Teacher to join Brook Academy, someone who is passionate about delivering meaningful, engaging education for young people with SEMH and SCL needs.

At Brook Academy, you will play a vital role in transforming the educational journeys of pupils who require specialist support. You will help students build confidence, develop positive behaviours and gain the skills they need to succeed both in school and beyond.

About the role

As a Class Teacher at Brook Academy, you will:

Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching that meets the diverse needs of learners with SEMH and SCL needs

Create a positive, structured and nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe and supported

Plan and adapt lessons to ensure accessibility, challenge and progress for all learners

Support pupils in developing emotional regulation, resilience and positive behaviour for learning

Build strong, trusting relationships that promote confidence and engagement

Contribute to a curriculum that balances academic achievement with personal and social development

Work collaboratively with support staff, families and external professionals to provide holistic support

Monitor progress closely and adapt provision to ensure every pupil can succeed

Prepare pupils for successful transition into further education, training or employment pathways

Uphold and promote the academy’s values of equity, resilience and togetherness in all aspects of school life

About you

You will be:

A qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS or equivalent) with strong classroom practice

Committed to inclusive education and passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs

Experienced in, or motivated to work within, a special school or alternative provision setting

Skilled in adaptive teaching and able to personalise learning effectively

A confident communicator who can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

Patient, resilient and empathetic, with a genuine desire to make a difference

Passionate about behaviour support, emotional wellbeing and pupil development

A reflective practitioner who thrives in a collaborative team environment

Demonstrating high standards in line with the Teachers’ Standards (with sustained impact for UPS applicants)

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification prior to submitting an application.

About Brook Academy

The Brook Academy is a special school in Gloucester with supporting young people w