Class Teacher
Hilltop School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8AZ21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teachers to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing excellent learning opportunities and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.
We want individuals who have a passion for working with young children with complex and multiple learning difficulties; for individuals who believe in personalising learning to meet needs and place children at the centre of their work. If you feel you have these skills, we very much welcome your application.
We welcome applications from experienced Teachers who have worked within a mainstream or specialist setting. Interested persons must have a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.
Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by planning and teaching engaging lessons to meet individual needs. You will make judgements on the attainment and progress of our students and be able to help them celebrate success.
You will be working as part of a departmental team and will be expected to lead a team of teaching assistants. Staff at Hilltop go the extra mile, is that you? You, will be part of a highly committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people so that they can be the best that they can be
What the school offers its staff
Hilltop School is a designated SLD (severe learning disability) school situated in two sites: Hilltop in Maltby and forest view site Rawmarsh, Rotherham.
We are a through school meaning we accept some students on a part time basis from the age of 2 in our Early Years class at Hilltop Maltby, up to our oldest students in our Post 16 Department at Forest View in Rawmarsh, who leave us aged 19 in Year 14.
You can help create a forward thinking, innovative culture where pupils and staff can truly flourish. Our ambition and yours will be that Hilltop is a centre of excellence for both the specialist provision and for promoting the latest inclusive practices across education.
Our children and young people at Hilltop deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Staff employed in our Academy Trust enjoy a fulfilling career and we focus on releasing your potential and maximising your impact.
What you can expect from us
Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility
- Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
- Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
- Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
- An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
- The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
- Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
- Flexible working policies
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hilltop School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 183 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hilltop School website
- Email address
- Hilltop.applications@nexusmat.org
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