Teacher with Curriculum Leader Responsibility

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

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  April 2025 or sooner

• Closing date

  26 November 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.30 hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: SEN Class Teacher (MS/UPS + 1 or 2 SEN point depending on experience and criteria) + TLR 2A
• Additional allowances:

  SEN1 / SEN2 + TLR2A

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Teacher with Curriculum Leader responsibilities to join our dedicated team at Hatton Special School. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of our pupils, providing tailored support and creating an inclusive, nurturing environment for their growth and learning. In addition to delivering high-quality teaching that meets the diverse needs of our students, you will play a key role in shaping and leading the curriculum across the school. This includes designing innovative, accessible learning pathways, ensuring progression and embedding best practices that reflect our commitment to personalised education. You will collaborate with colleagues to develop engaging schemes of work, monitor curriculum impact, and drive continuous improvement to inspire both staff and pupils. There are various roles and responsibilities within the curriculum leader team, and these will be allocated based on your experience and areas of expertise. As part of our exciting journey of growth, we will be opening our brand new upper school: in September 2026. This expansion will create even more opportunities for our pupils to flourish as they transition into the next stage of their education. This is a truly fantastic time to join our team and play a key role in shaping this development. While we are proud of the incredible work our staff have done and the outstanding practices they’ve established, we never stand still. Our commitment to excellence drives us to continually innovate and enhance the learning experiences we provide for every pupil.Together, we are building something extraordinary come and be part of it!

Hatton Special School is a dynamic, welcoming, and supportive special primary school based in the heart of Redbridge. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment for children aged 3-11 with complex needs, including autism, social communication challenges, down syndrome, and other learning difficulties

Our school is all about celebrating each child’s unique strengths and helping them thrive in an environment where our vision is to light the fire of curiosity and enquiry in the mind of every pupil to support them to grow, learn, and succeed. If you are someone who believes in the power of inclusive education and has the passion to make a real difference, Hatton is the place for you.

What the school offers its staff

All Hatton staff have access to:

• A commitment to ongoing professional development
• A well-resourced school
• Supportive and enthusiastic colleagues and governors
• Staff social events
• Well-being 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.

Upload additional documents

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

Curriculum subject leader - recruitment pack.pdf - 956 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Recruitment Pack.pdf - 840 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hatton Special School

• School type: Special school, 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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