SUNNYSIDE ACADEMY
Manor Farm Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0RJ
Higher Needs Base Leader & SEN Classroom Teacher (SEN Allowance 1 £2,787) + TLR2C £3,527 – Permanent, to commence 1st January 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
Sunnyside Academy, part of Ad Astra Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint an experienced, talented and dynamic teacher to lead our Higher Needs Base provisions. They will work alongside the Assistant Head Teacher/SENCO to develop the provision to ensure the pupils receive bespoke pastoral and academic support which meets their needs and allows them to reach their full potential.
We are seeking to appoint a passionate, highly-skilled leader and practitioner to join our dedicated, caring team, and who, in turn, will benefit from access to a wide range of professional opportunities as an employee of Ad Astra Academy Trust.
Applicants are asked to demonstrate their skills and experience that they will bring to the post and how they will meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
The successful applicant will:
* Assist the Academy Leadership Team in ensuring continued success by providing vision and leadership for the Higher Needs Provisions.
* Have substantial experience of working directly with children with special educational needs.
* Have knowledge and an understanding of the National Curriculum and the SEND Code of Practice and the implications for children with complex additional needs.
* Demonstrate outstanding teaching skills.
* Embrace and continue to uphold the caring, nurturing ethos of the school.
* Demonstrate real enthusiasm and commitment towards raising standards within a diverse school community.
* Be able to contribute to creative curriculum development.
* Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
* Have opportunity to further develop their skills through a variety of professional development opportunities within an inclusive and supportive environment.
* Contribute to the inclusive work of Ad Astra Trust, offering advice, support and guidance.
The successful candidate will lead and teach in the designated Higher Needs classroom, teaching pupils with SEN which will require the exercise of a teacher’s professional skills and judgement in the teaching of children with SEN and for this a SEN Allowance 1 will be payable. In addition, a TLR2C Allowance will be payable for the leadership aspects of this role.
Sunnyside Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).
For an informal discussion about this position and visits to the school please contact Headteacher Julie Sutton on 01642 596422 or via Julie.Sutton@sunnyside.adastraschools.org.
Requesting an application form
Application forms and further details are available via the Ad Astra website site: https://adastraschools.org/careers/
Completed application forms to be emailed to recruitment@adastraacademytrust.com.
Candidates must only apply using the application form provided; CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing Date – Monday 24th November 2025 – 9am
Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 1st December 2025
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