Class Teacher

Overview

Under new Leadership and part of the hugely successful London South East Academies Trust, Acre Wood Academy are recruiting for a committed, empathetic and collaborative teacher to join our team within the Primary phase. We are looking for a teacher who will support us in taking the school forward on an exciting and transformational development journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Acre Wood and be part of their future success story.

Acre Wood Academy is a specialist school for pupils aged 4-19 with a wide range of special education needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The school is set across three sites (primary, secondary and sixth form) located closely together in Crowborough, East Sussex.

If you are empathetic, kind, motivated and passionate and committed to supporting children and young people with special education needs to reach their full potential this is an excellent opportunity for you to join our established team of teachers and support staff.

At primary, we believe that learning should be exciting, inspiring, and fun. Our dedicated staff work together to create a safe and supportive environment where children feel confident to explore, discover, and grow. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum designed to develop lifelong skills and a love of learning in every child.

The role is to commence as soon as possible. The successful candidates will be passionate about special education and committed to creating a positive and engaging learning environment where all pupils can achieve and fulfil their potential.

Interest is welcomed from candidates with a either a background in SEND or those from a mainstream primary background passionate about working with pupils with special educational needs.

A full induction training programme will be provided along with continued CPD and career progression opportunities for those wishing to develop a SEND career both within the school and within London South East Academies Trust. Staff wellbeing is a priority within both the school and Trust ensuring everyone is well supported.

Conversations and visits are encouraged. For full information and to arrange your conversation/meeting please contact our school office on

Closing date: 13th February 2026

Interviews: w/c 2nd March 2026

About The Company

London South East Academies Trust’s growing network currently comprises sixteen mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, an outreach service and a music hub, located across Bromley, Bexley, East Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey.

Our schools are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. Our holistic, yet personalised approach, enables children to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or learning needs.

As a Trust, we provide outstanding support and leadership development opportunities for staff across our schools. We encourage the sharing of best practice, together with high-quality, cost-effective central services to ensure success for all.

Our Trust sits within London & South East Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college (London South East Colleges) and a charity (LASER Education Foundation). This unique set-up provides excellent progression pathways for our pupils, as well as extensive development opportunities for staff.

Our outstanding teams are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for all. We know that education has the power to change lives – and by adding further expertise and diversity to our thriving Trust, we can provide even more opportunities for our pupils, our schools and our communities.

London South East Academies Trust is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin,…