Careers Site Advertising End Date
27 Nov 2025
Location
Heron Academy - Lambeth
Position
Academic
Trust
Advertising Salary
£38,766 to £60,092 + SEN Allowance
Vacancy Type
Full Time
LSEAT - Schools

About the role:

Heron Academy – Class Teacher (SEN/ASD Specialist)
Salary: Inner London Teachers’ Pay Scale + SEN Allowance
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: South London

Are you an exceptional, committed and reflective classroom practitioner passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex needs?

Heron Academy, part of a vibrant and inclusive educational community, is looking for a Class Teacher to join our experienced and supportive team. We specialise in providing high-quality education for young people with SEN in a secondary/post-16 setting, and we are proud of our diverse, dynamic and caring school environment.

The Role:

You will be a key part of our teaching team, responsible for:

  • Delivering creative, well-planned lessons tailored to the needs of students with ASD and complex learning needs.

  • Creating a calm, safe, and engaging classroom environment where all students are supported to thrive.

  • Leading a team of teaching assistants and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic support for every learner.

  • Building strong relationships with families to foster communication and consistency between home and school.

  • Writing high-quality annual reviews and reports for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

  • Leading on curriculum planning and continuous development within your subject specialism (where applicable).

We’re Looking For:

  • A qualified teacher (QTS) with experience of working in SEN settings, particularly with learners with ASD.

  • A professional committed to positive behaviour support, inclusive education, and equity in learning.

  • Someone who can effectively manage and motivate classroom teams.

  • A reflective practitioner who embraces collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

  • A great communicator with strong planning, organisational and written skills.

Why Heron Academy?

  • A welcoming and values-driven SEN school with a clear focus on student well-being and progress.

  • A highly skilled senior leadership team and a strong commitment to professional development.

  • Opportunities to shape practice and policy, particularly in your area of expertise.

  • A rich, creative curriculum designed to support learning, independence and life skills.

About Us

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

Equal Opportunities

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, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident – Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.

If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date. 

If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us at lseathr@lsec.ac.uk 

As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity.  Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust.  Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate, then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request. 

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