SEN Teacher for Key Stages 1, 2 or 3

Hamilton School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8AH

62 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  25 September 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Subjects: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) SEN Allowance

SEN Teacher for Key Stages 1, 2 or 3 job summary

Are you ready to be part of a school on an exciting journey of growth and transformation? Do you want to help shape a newly developing curriculum that truly meets the needs of pupils with Autism? If so, Hamilton School is the place for you.

Hamilton School, located in North West Birmingham, is at a pivotal point in its development. We are fully committed to becoming an exceptional school—driven by our values of being Inspirational, Aspirational, and Transformational.

We are a growing Special School that provides a personalised, nurturing approach to education for children and young people with complex Autism and communication needs. With the expansion of our Secondary provision, we are seeking passionate and committed teachers who are ready to make a difference—by supporting our pupils and helping shape a new, inclusive curriculum that empowers every learner.

About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children and/or young people with Autism (across at least two Key Stages is desirable).
• Is enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to putting new knowledge into practice.
• Is ready to play a key role in helping the school thrive and improve.
• Can bring energy, creativity, and positivity into the classroom.
• Is a team player who communicates effectively and collaborates with colleagues, families, and other professionals.
• Is flexible and ready to work across different classes, adapting to the diverse needs of our pupils.
• Shares our values of being Inspirational, Aspirational, and Transformational in everything they do.
• Has a strong sense of responsibility for safeguarding and supporting vulnerable learners.

Opportunities for Progression

As Hamilton School continues to grow, we are committed to recognising and nurturing talent from within. This role offers:

• The potential to take on curriculum leadership or phase leadership roles as our Secondary provision expands.
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school development initiatives.
• A clear path for progression into middle and senior leadership positions as the school’s structure evolves.
• Ongoing coaching and leadership development as part of your professional journey.

What We Offer
At Hamilton School, you will be part of a supportive and evolving school community. We offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a school that is actively growing, learning, and improving.
• A chance to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of pupils with Autism.
• A welcoming, hardworking staff team and a committed leadership group who value staff wellbeing and professional development.
• A strong focus on CPD, with opportunities to learn, grow, and lead.
• Structured support as you help shape our new curriculum and learning approaches.
• Access to wider development opportunities through our Co-operative Trust network.
• Mental health and wellbeing support, and a reduced working day on your birthday.

Hamilton School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Rehabilitation of Offenders – This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Closing Date: Thursday 25th September 2025 at 9.00am.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 2nd October 2025

Informal visits are highly recommended. Please telephone school on the above number to make an appointment.

CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not receive a response to your application by Monday 29th September 2025, please assume on this occasion you have not been successful. Previous applicants need not apply.

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

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 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 Hamilton School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 13
• School size: 172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hamilton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hamilton-school-birmingham

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