Teacher

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

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (815)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32 Hours Monday - Friday 52 weeks a year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: SEN Class Teacher (MS/UPS + 1 or 2 SEN point depending on experience and criteria)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Is passionate about inclusive education and making a difference to children with special educational needs.

Has high expectations and believes in the potential of every pupil.

Can create engaging, meaningful and personalised learning experiences.

Values teamwork and positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Is enthusiastic, reflective and willing to develop their professional practice.

Brings creativity, patience and a positive approach to the classroom.

What the school offers its staff

At Hatton, we recognise that our staff are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported, valued and encouraged to grow.

All Hatton staff benefit from:

A strong commitment to ongoing professional development.

A well-resourced and supportive teaching environment.

A welcoming and experienced team of colleagues and governors.

Opportunities to share ideas, develop skills and learn from one another.

Staff social events that bring our school community together.

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.

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

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.

Teacher recruitment pack October '26.pdf - 727 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hatton Special School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 3 to 11
• Size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• 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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