22 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    16 January 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    5 December 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Scale plus point 1 SEN Allowance £2,786

Additional allowances

Main Scale plus point 1 SEN Allowance £2,786

What skills and experience we're looking for

Salary: Main Scale plus point 1 SEN Allowance £2,786
Closing Date: Friday 16th January 2026 at 9.00am
Interview: Monday 26th January 2026
Start Date: September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

We are looking for a qualified Full Time Permanent Teacher (Main Grade plus 1 SEN) to join our motivated and dynamic team in September 2026.

Castle Hill School is an Academy for pupils with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties, age 3-19. Ofsted judged the school as being ‘Outstanding’ in its four previous inspections. We provide an energetic and forward thinking educational community with cutting-edge facilities and a nurturing environment. We are committed to learning and we offer a broad and challenging curriculum with a child centred philosophy at its core. We promote effective communication and independence in all we do.

We offer excellent personal development and unique opportunities of working within a totally school led system. The school is also part of a MAT which will provide opportunities to work alongside colleagues in other schools. No special school experience is necessary although you should have an excellent knowledge of early child development and methods for learning. We welcome applications from both ECF teachers and experienced teachers alike.

Further requirements for the position:

A passion and commitment to education for students with complex needs

Enthusiasm and energy

Ability to learn

Adaptability

Excellent communication skills

Ability to inspire and motivate

Ability to form positive and effective relationships

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a School and Trust that is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and excellent personal development opportunities.

In addition to this you will benefit from:

  • Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students
  • Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Fund
  • Staff benefits package via Vivup including employee assistance program, home and electronics discounts eyecare vouchers and cycle to work
  • Free parking

The closing date for the application is Friday 16th January Interviews will be held on Monday 26th January

There is an opportunity to visit school on Monday 8th December from 3.30pm and Thursday 8th January from 3.30pm. Please call the school office to book a place: 01484 544558.

Please see the job pack below for more information.

HOW TO APPLY

If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our School Business Manager Allanna Hoyer via Recruitment@CastleHill.TLT.School

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application formprior to the closing date.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

What the school offers its staff

see above

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Castle Hill School pays full regard to the DfE guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education” 2022

Applying for the job

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About Castle Hill School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 19
School size
130 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 19
Ofsted report
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Castle Hill School is an Academy for pupils with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties, age 3-19. Ofsted judged the school as being ‘Outstanding’ in its three previous inspections. We provide an energetic and forward thinking educational community with cutting-edge facilities and a nurturing environment. We are committed to learning and we offer a broad and challenging curriculum with a child centred philosophy at its core. We promote effective communication and independence in all we do.

We offer excellent personal development and unique opportunities of working within a totally school led system. The school is also part of a MAT which will provide opportunities to work alongside colleagues in other schools. No special school experience is necessary although you should have an excellent knowledge of early child development and methods for learning. We welcome applications from both NQTs and experienced teachers.

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