Class Teachers
We currently have vacancies for Classroom Teachers – Full-Time, Part-Time and Maternity Cover that we are actively looking to fill.
Closing date: 8th December 2025
Interview date: TBC 2025
Start date: January / April 2026
Salary: MPS and UPS plus SEN Allowance
Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time and Maternity Cover
Location: Tilehurst, Reading RG31 6SW
Brookfields School is part of Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties.
We are able to offer an exciting opportunity for Classroom Teachers to join our team of dedicated and passionate teaching staff commencing January and April 2026 on a full-time, part-time or fixed-term basis to cover periods of maternity leave.
Our pupils aged from 4 to 19 come to Brookfields with diverse needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, and Severe Learning Difficulties. We aim to provide creative and outstanding teaching and learning in an environment that enables all pupils to shine and achieve their full potential through enrichment opportunities and life skills development. We support pupils to go on to lead fulfilling, happy, and as independent a life as possible.
Being a class teacher at Brookfields includes working in a flexible, engaging and creative way, leading a team of dedicated support staff and supporting pupils who need successful relationships with attuned adults to enable them to achieve and access our curriculum. You will also need to take responsibility for planning, preparation, assessment, evaluation and reporting pupil progress. You will need to work collaboratively with other school staff and parents and carers to create and maintain strong working relationships and outstanding opportunities for our pupils.
We are fully committed to supporting the development and wellbeing of our staff and aim to provide a fulfilling environment where you can excel in your professional journey.
We can offer:
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The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘outstanding’ with a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team.
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An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership.
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A school with a coaching and collaborative culture.
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The opportunity to personalise the curriculum.
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Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise.
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A school where creativity and innovation are encouraged.
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Excellent transport links and free onsite parking.
We are looking for teachers:
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With a passion for teaching children and young people with learning difficulties.
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With experience of working to provide excellent education and opportunities for our young people.
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With a commitment to high professional standards.
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Who are skilled communicators and team players who are committed to developing themselves and others.
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Who show empathy with parents and desire to form excellent working partnerships.
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Who have a UK QTS and SEN Teaching experience.
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Who have the right to work in the UK.
You will need to be willing to work flexibly and independently, and to participate in physical activities and provide personal care. If you are looking for part-time hours, please apply stating what working pattern you can offer.
Please contact our HR team if you wish to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to the school.
Who we are
Part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust family of schools, Brookfields School is an oversubscribed, thriving, vibrant and happy place of learning. We have c230 pupils on roll aged from 4 to 19 who, due to their complex needs, require significant specialist support to succeed academically and achieve their full potential.
How to Apply: An application pack, including a job description and person specification, and an application form can be found on our website.
Application closing date is 09.00am on 8th December. Should you have any questions prior to making an application, you would be welcome to contact us on the above email address.
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