Chalk Hill Academy Address: Great Cornard, Sudbury*, Suffolk CO10 2SF Salary: MPR/UPR SEN Allowance Hours: Full time (1 FTE) Contract: Permanent. Required from September 2026 Reference: 8662 *Site relocation to Bury St Edmunds from January 2027. Chalk Hill Academy is seeking a dedicated candidate to join our team as a Key Stage 2, KS2 Teacher, working with a nurture group of pupils with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and co-occurring social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). Due to the school’s expansion and relocation to Horringer, this is an exciting opportunity to join a developing provision. The role involves delivering tailored lessons to small groups or individual learners, supporting their academic progress alongside their social, emotional, and personal development. Teaching within an SEMH environment can be challenging, but it is also highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. While experience in a special school is preferred, it is not essential. We welcome applications from teachers with a genuine interest in inclusive education and a commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs. You will play an important role in developing individual learning plans and collaborating with families, external agencies, and colleagues to ensure each pupil’s needs are met. In addition to teaching responsibilities, you will contribute to the wider school community through planning activities, managing support staff within the classroom, and participating in ongoing school development initiatives as the provision continues to grow. We offer a wide range of staff benefits including: membership into Teachers Pension Scheme family friendly policies and flexible working access to our Employee Assistance Programme employee wellbeing initiatives free parking company events access to various memberships and discount schemes learning and development opportunities, including staff development days funded subject course development for your role range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities career progression opportunities. Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed. At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers. Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment. As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential. As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview. This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance. The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To find out more Please read the Job Description (pdf) For further information please contact our recruitment team on recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk How to apply Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal on our website or via the direct link on our website If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Closing date: 8 am, 30 March 2026. Interview date: 20 May 2026. We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date; early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.