Class Teacher

Castle Hill School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JL

42 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 13th March 2026 at 9am
Interview: Monday 23rd March 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, please 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 which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pensions Fund.
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staff development through appraisal and CPD.
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students.
• Free Parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Additional holidays linked to service.
• Eye Care.
• Annual Flu Vaccines.
• Home & Technology Scheme.
• Rewards and discounts.
• GP Online and Prescription Service.
• Your Care Wellbeing package.
• Lifestyle benefits (discount platform).

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

There is an opportunity to visit school on Thursday 12th February from 3.30pm and Thursday 5th March from 3.30pm. We strongly encourage all applicants to visit us, please call the school office to book a place: 01484 544558.

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear fromyou.

Read our Job Pack below for further details.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other, 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 form.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Job Pack Feb 2026.pdf - 649 KB (opens in new tab)

About Castle Hill School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 130 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castle Hill School website
• Email address: recruitment@TLT.school
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-hill-a-specialist-college-for-communication-and-interaction-huddersfield

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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