Primary Teacher
Northcott School and Sixth Form College, Hull, HU7 4EL31 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
6 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: As per Teachers Pay and Conditions, 1265 directed hours per year. School opening hours are 8.50-3.35pm for pupils
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1-M6 UPS7-9
Additional allowances
SEN allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are recruiting a Primary Teacher to join our team of specialist SEN teachers. As a Primary Teacher at Northcott School, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging and personalised lessons that meet the needs and interests of your pupils. You will work closely with Little Blossoms Team who work with our youngest pupils using Early Years Framework; lead your team of primary teaching assistants; liaise with therapists and other professionals to ensure that each student receives the best possible support and guidance. You will also contribute to the development of the school’s curriculum, policies, and practices, and participate in ongoing training and professional development. Our primary pupils do not do SATS however they do follow the primary national curriculum, which is personalised and adapted to meet their needs.
What you'll need to succeed
- A recognised teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent)• Experience of teaching in a primary setting, preferably with students with ASD or other special educational needs• A good understanding of the principles and practices of autism education, or a willingness to learn and develop your skills in this area• A creative and flexible approach to teaching and learning, with the ability to adapt and personalise learning to different learning styles and abilities• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, with the ability to motivate and inspire your students• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
What the school offers its staff
Northcott School and Sixth form College is an outstanding and oversubscribed special school, taking children from ages 3 to 19, with a current PAN of 200. All our pupils have an EHCP with a diagnosis of ASD and or significant needs with speech, language, communication and interaction. We have ambitions to grow our primary provision and see this appointment as crucial to the future development of our primary.
We believe that our pupils have an enormous amount of potential. We also believe that it is our responsibility to provide the right learning environment, create a sense of belonging and work in close partnership with pupils, carers and other leading professionals to ensure that all our pupils meet their full potential.
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
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Northcott School and Sixth Form College
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 183 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Northcott School and Sixth Form College website
- Email address
- admin@northcottschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01482825311
Northcott School is a special needs school based in Hull. We are an SLCN/ASD school for pupils aged 3 to 19. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced SEN teachers and support staff, to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing SEN skills linked to ASD and communication. We pride ourselves on having a communication rich environment, which promotes bespoke SEN provision without limitations. Our pupils have the option to study up to GCSE in an appropriate range of subjects according to needs and ability. We offer lots of alternative qualifications in addition, such as BTECs and Functional Skills. We are passionate about positive mental wellbeing throughout the school, and this is at the forefront of our support of pupils, staff and parents. We are committed to staff work-life balance.
Arranging a visit to Northcott School and Sixth Form College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@northcottschool.org.uk.
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