KS2/3 Transition Teacher & Designated Teacher for Looked After Children
Hanley Castle High School, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 0BLThis job expired on 10 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Subjects
- English, Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale, £32,916 to £51,048
Additional allowances
TLR 2.3 £3527 per annum. The TLR is awarded for taking on the role of designated teacher for Looked After Children.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, confident and aspirational teacher to this pivotal and highly influential role at Hanley Castle High School. The KS2/3 teacher plays a vital role in ensuring that all students access learning, achieve their potential, and feel valued within our inclusive school environment. Primarily teaching English and mathematics to pupils in Years 7 and 8 who are not yet secondary‑ready, the role requires a strong belief in high expectations for all pupils, alongside a clear understanding that students with SEND may require tailored support, reasonable adjustments, and adaptive approaches to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The role also includes statutory responsibility as the school’s Designated Teacher for Looked After and Previously Looked After Children, promoting the educational achievement, wellbeing and inclusion of pupils in care through close collaboration with families, colleagues and external professionals.
Whether you are an experienced primary school teacher looking to develop your career in a secondary setting, or a secondary trained teacher, this role is suited to an ambitious teacher with strong inclusive values, secure classroom practice and a desire to develop their leadership journey within SEND and pupil wellbeing. The successful candidate will be reflective in their practice, committed to continually developing their inclusive pedagogy, able to build trusting and respectful relationships with vulnerable pupils, and work collaboratively with the Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo), staff, parents, carers and external agencies. Previous experience as a Designated Teacher for Looked After Children is not essential; however, candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of the statutory responsibilities and a real commitment to championing the achievement of looked after and previously looked after children.
For further details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification, which is included in the attachments section of this advert.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly successful, hard-working and friendly faculty whose work, professional development and well-being is greatly valued and supported by the Senior Leadership Team.
Benefits
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Centralised behaviour system
Access to a cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parkingFree access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
- 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
- 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
- Eldercare Advice
- Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
- Gym discounts
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hanley Castle High School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1100 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hanley Castle High School website
- Email address
- moons@hanleycastlehs.org.uk
Hanley Castle High School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school of approximately 1,050 students, including a flourishing sixth form. The school gained academy status in 2011 and in April 2017 our articles of association as an academy were amended to form the Hanley and Upton Educational Trust (MAT). This formalised close links with Hanley Swan and Kempsey primary schools. In January 2019 Welland primary school also became a member of the MAT.
Arranging a visit to Hanley Castle High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email moons@hanleycastlehs.org.uk.
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