Class Teacher - 3 Posts
Hope School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 2RY41 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
28 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - M6 / UPS + SEN 1
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governing Body of Hope School wish to appoint a highly committed, motivated and professional teacher to join our team. As an attachment-responsive community you will need to be able to establish a warm and welcoming classroom environment that follows an attachment friendly approach, treating each child as an individual and ensuring all can meet their potential. To follow an approach that looks at both emotional and academic needs, assisting children to develop emotional security, self-belief and mature social skills and assist all children to develop a love of learning and an excitement about coming to school each day.
The post holder must, at all times, carry out his or her duties and responsibilities in accordance with the aims of the School and in such a manner as to enhance the good reputation of the School. We are seeking to appoint a teacher who:
- has experience and/or ability to offer a range of curriculum areas across KS2 in addition supporting a small number learners at KS1
- makes positive relationships
- is an exceptional classroom practitioner
- excellent communication skills, with students, staff, parents and external agencies
- committed to the development of every child within an inclusive environment
- effective use of pastoral skills to support the needs of a range of pupils
- can work as a flexible member of a team
- able to organise and work independently and manage resources effectively
- interested in or have experience of working with children with SEMH
- is supportive of a non-exclusion policy
What the school offers its staff
Hope School is an outstanding special school for pupils aged 5–11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are proud of our non-exclusion policy—no child is ever excluded from Hope School. Many of our pupils have experienced multiple school placements before arriving with us, and we are committed to providing them with the stability, safety, and consistency they need to thrive.
Our approach is holistic, attachment-aware, and trauma-informed, shaped by strong links to the HEARTs project and current research into child development and emotional wellbeing. We recognise that challenging behaviour is often a communication of unmet need. Rather than relying on traditional behaviour management techniques, we focus on developing intrinsic motivation and building trusting relationships.
We work in close partnership with parents and carers, offering regular training and support to help them understand and respond to their child’s needs. As a school we can act as a safe base, where children begin to develop trust in adults and confidence in themselves.
Staff wellbeing is at the heart of our culture. We provide monthly external supervision, an open-door leadership team, and ongoing professional development. This commitment ensures our team is supported and resilient, so they can continue to make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Hope School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. Copies of our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school website. Any appointment will be subject to appropriate references and enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hope School
- School type
- Special school, ages 5 to 11
- School size
- 68 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hope School website
- Email address
- h.stewart@hope-school.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0151 363 3130
SEMH - Attachment & Trauma Informed Provision
Arranging a visit to Hope School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.stewart@hope-school.co.uk.
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