Class Teacher

We are an independent, alternative provision which is part of the South Area Inclusion Partnership and Cockburn Multi-Academy Trust, located in South Leeds. We have up to 40 pupils in our school, all with S.E.M.H needs.  Our main aim is to help them return to mainstream education or the appropriate specialist provision.

You will be joining a team of inclusive, supportive, positive and forward thinking individuals. The Reach team are passionate about working together with pupils, families and other professionals to identify and deliver approaches to support our pupils with their SEMH needs. You will play a key role in creating a creative, learning-focused culture and supporting an ethos which leads to high standards, a caring approach and a safe and happy environment.

We will provide you with high quality CPD and leadership time to support the development of the curriculum.

Post: Class Teacher

Required: April 2026

Pay scale and salary: MPS/UPS + 1 SEN point

Contract Type: Fixed term maternity cover (until December 2026)

Hours of work: 0.8 FTE Monday to Thursday

We are looking for a teacher who will;

• Support our school values of include, engage and celebrate

• Build positive relationships with all pupils and staff

• Follow our ethos of inclusion and unconditional positive regard to ensure all children are included

• Plan and deliver teaching and learning in all areas of our curriculum in an engaging, inspiring, challenging  practical way, using effective pedagogical approaches

• Have a high drive and resilience to support children with their SEMH needs 

• Be innovative, resilient, creative and professional

• Be responsible for the leadership of subjects (to be discussed)

• Celebrate success at every opportunity

• Be ambitious and dedicated to their own development and that of others

• Have access to a vehicle with business insurance

• Ensure that safeguarding is paramount in every aspect of school life

Why join us:

• Competitive rates of pay

• A comprehensive induction, appraisal and continued professional development program

• Auto enrolment to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme/Teachers' Pension

• Enhanced occupational benefits such as leave of absence, adoption, maternity & paternity pay

• A range of working patterns dependent on role/ level

• Access to cover pool/flexible day

• Access to Blue Light Card

• Access to Employee Assistance programme including counselling, CBT, physiotherapy and virtual GP

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders on each Academy site

• Wellbeing and Menopause Policy and Groups

• Free onsite parking

• Access to gym facilities on some sites

• Regular wellbeing and social activities

• Generous & supportive leave of absence policy

• Access to a range of discounts

Please contact Mrs Ali Quinn, the Headteacher for any further information on 0113 245 2793 or email recruitment@cockburnmat.org

You must be fully committed to optimising the opportunities that are available to children and young people, secure in the knowledge that you will be joining an ambitious, forward-thinking Academy Trust that sets the standards for our family of schools and academies. 

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

This post expects the successful candidate to safeguard the welfare of Children and Young People and uphold your professional responsibility.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.