Teacher

Hatton Special School, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8EU

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: All year round
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: SEN Class Teacher (MS/UPS)
• Additional allowances:

  1 or 2 SEN point (depending on experience and criteria)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher – Hatton Special School

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated Teacher to join our team at Hatton Special School. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils by creating meaningful learning experiences in a supportive and inclusive environment. You will work closely with a passionate team of professionals, delivering high-quality teaching that meets the individual needs of our students and helps them flourish both academically and personally.

Hatton Special School is a vibrant, welcoming and supportive special primary school located in the heart of Redbridge. We provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3–11 with complex needs, including autism, social communication differences, Down syndrome and other learning difficulties.

As part of our continued growth and development, we are excited to share that in September 2026 we will open our brand-new Upper School. This expansion will provide further opportunities for our pupils as they move into the next stage of their education and continue their journey of learning and independence. It is an exciting time to join Hatton and to be part of a school community that is growing and evolving.

Our staff are dedicated, skilled and deeply committed to the children we serve. While we are proud of the excellent practice already established across the school, we are always striving to do more. We continually look for new ways to enrich learning, develop our teaching approaches and create opportunities that enable every pupil to succeed.

At Hatton, we celebrate every child’s individuality and believe that every pupil has the potential to grow and thrive. Our vision is to light the fire of curiosity and enquiry in the mind of every child so that they feel confident, valued and inspired to learn. We want our pupils to develop the skills, independence and self-belief they need for their future.

If you are someone who believes in the power of inclusive education, values teamwork and is passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs, Hatton could be the perfect place for you.

What the school offers its staff

All Hatton staff benefit from:

• A strong commitment to ongoing professional development
• A well-resourced and supportive school environment
• Supportive and enthusiastic colleagues and governors
• Staff social events that help build a positive team culture
• Access to wellbeing support

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes the need to become familiar with school policies immediately upon appointment and to follow the school’s procedures in relation to safeguarding.

Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate and other employment checks. References will be requested for those short listed ONLY and prior to interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teachers Recruitment Pack..pdf - 862 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hatton Special School

• School type: Special schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 196 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hatton Special School website
• Email address: meraphkiflay@hattonspecialschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 02085514131
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hatton-school-and-special-needs-centre

Hatton is a maintained special school for primary children with complex learning difficulties. All children have learning difficulties with additional complexities such as autism, speech and language disorders and challenging behaviour.

Arranging a visit to Hatton Special School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email meraphkiflay@hattonspecialschool.co.uk.

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