SEN Class Teacher Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Richmond Hill School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7JL

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS - UPS plus SEN 1 £2787

SEN Class Teacher Fixed Term Maternity Cover job summary

***School Tours Welcome!***

An outstanding opportunity to join a lively, dedicated, and supportive team of professionals who deliver exceptional learning opportunities to our extraordinary pupils.

Richmond Hill School, located in Luton, is a large, thriving primary special school that supports children with SLD and complex needs. The school has witnessed yearly growth and currently has 280 pupils enrolled, a testament to its high regard among parents and the community. The school is divided into two sites: the East site on Crawley Green Road and the West site on Sunridge Avenue.

At our school, we strive to ensure that learning is purposeful and meaningful for all, as encapsulated in our vision statement: "To grow independence, build communication, and believe that we can achieve our personal goals." To support the delivery of the curriculum, we have four pathways that adapt teaching, learning, and pedagogical strategies to support each learner's needs, namely EYFS, Roots, Shoots, Leaves. The curriculum follows the headings of pupils' EHCP's to ensure breadth and depth of learning, contextualized through topics, pupils' interests, motivators, and functional skills.

The position is for 1 x full time fixed term Teacher.

While experience in a special school is not essential, you must be adaptable, flexible, motivated, and capable of delivering exciting, fun, and personalized lessons. We offer a comprehensive induction program and actively encourage staff to be innovative, creative, and reflective. ECTs are very welcome to apply.

Our goal is to provide the best for every child, which begins by selecting the right staff. All prospective staff are encouraged to take a tour and visit both sites to experience our amazing school.

Closing Date 9am on 16/10/2026

Interviews: Week beginning 19th October 2026

Please note the school reserves the right to close adverts prior to the closing date if a sufficient response is received. Early applications are advised in light of this.

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

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously CRB).

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Richmond Hill School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 5 to 11
• Size: 282 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Richmond Hill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richmond-hill-school

Special Needs School for Severe Learning Difficulties based over 2 sites in Luton

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