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Current Vacancies
SEND TEACHER
(EYFS/KS1-2)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
Location: Cedars Academy Low Fell, NE9 6QD
Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 6th May 2026
SEND TEACHER (EYFS/KS1-2)
Cedars Academy Low Fell, part of Cedars Academy Trust, is delighted to be recruiting a new teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a creative and nurturing school community delivering bespoke, meaningful education to children who learn differently.
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The posts are to lead in our EYFS and Key Stage 1/2 classes of students with complex cognitive and emotional needs. This role is ideally suited to an experienced SEND or EYFS/Primary Practitioner, with the confidence to plan and deliver an engaging curriculum in a responsive, practical, and sensory-led way.
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Cedars is a warm, welcoming school community where staff are encouraged to shape their own professional development, engage with evidence-informed practice, and contribute to our shared journey of improvement. No one is ever the finished article - and that’s how we like it.
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If you have the energy, empathy, and creativity to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher, Michelle O’Reilly at michelle.oreilly@cedarstrust.org.uk.
To apply, please complete the application form and return it to recruitment@cedarstrust.org.uk
Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for ECT applicants.
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Download Application Form (word format)
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SEND TEACHER
(Maternity Cover)
(EYFS/KS1-2)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) until 31/08/2027
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
Location: Cedars Academy Low Fell, NE9 6QD
Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 6th May 2026
SEND TEACHER (EYFS/KS1-2)
Cedars Academy Low Fell, part of Cedars Academy Trust, are recruiting a full-time teacher (maternity leave cover) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a creative and nurturing school community delivering bespoke, meaningful education to children who learn differently.
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The posts are to lead in our EYFS and Key Stage 1/2 classes of students with complex cognitive and emotional needs. This role is ideally suited to an experienced SEND or EYFS/Primary Practitioner, with the confidence to plan and deliver an engaging curriculum in a responsive, practical, and sensory-led way.
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Cedars is a warm, welcoming school community where staff are encouraged to shape their own professional development, engage with evidence-informed practice, and contribute to our shared journey of improvement. No one is ever the finished article - and that’s how we like it.
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If you have the energy, empathy, and creativity to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher, Michelle O’Reilly at michelle.oreilly@cedarstrust.org.uk.
To apply, please complete the application form and return it to recruitment@cedarstrust.org.uk
Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for ECT applicants.
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Download Application Form (word format)
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2 x SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT (KS1/2)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time - term time
(Job Share or Part Time Working may be considered)
Salary: Grade E | SCP 8 £26,824 + SSA £1,539 (Pro rata to TTO) for Level 3 qualified
Location: Cedars Academy Low Fell, NE9 6QD
Closing date: Friday 24 April 2026
Interviews: Thursday 7th May 2026
SEND Teaching Assistant (EYFS)
Cedars Academy - Low Fell, part of Cedars Academy Trust, is seeking 2x enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our Early Years/Primary setting.
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Job Summary
We need a dedicated individual to support the learning and development of our young children. The role involves working closely with the class team to deliver an innovative and inclusive curriculum through practical, sensory, and therapeutic approaches.
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Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early submission of applications is therefore encouraged.
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For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Joanne Carr, Deputy Headteacher - joanne.carr@cedarstrust.org.uk
OR
Gareth Kyle, Academy Business Manager - gareth.kyle@cedarstrust.org.uk
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Download Application Form (word format)
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Please return your completed form to recruitment@cedarstrust.org.uk
We are Disability Confident Committed
Cedars Academy is Disability Confident Committed.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
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ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
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communicating and promoting vacancies
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offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
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anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
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supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
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at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people