17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    2 June 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    8 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Subjects

Early Years, Reception, Key Stage 1, Special Needs

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,758.00 Annually (FTE) UQT

Trainee Teacher/Tutor (Teacher Apprentice) job summary

Hatchside School’s ethos is based on the principles of best Early Years’ practice and our aspiration is for Hatchside School to become a role model to other schools and settings for children with SEND, becoming known as a beacon of good practice.

Hatchside School is looking to appoint adaptable, motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Teacher/Tutor (Teacher Apprentice) to teach an Early Years Foundation Stage/lower Key Stage 1 class of pupils. We welcome applications from those with some experience in this area of work or those wishing to develop a career in a special school environment. Staff should be able to demonstrate currency of knowledge in terms of early years practice and SEND (or the willingness to engage in updating this when in post).

We welcome applications from those with some experience in this area of work or those wishing to develop a career in a special school environment. Staff should be able to demonstrate currency of knowledge in terms of early years practice and SEND (or the willingness to engage in updating this when in post).

We are looking to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic Early Years practitioners who:

  • Holds or is working towards a full and relevant Level 5 qualification or degree
  • Can demonstrate a current knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Framework, early years practice and its implications for pupils with disabilities and learning difficulties (or a willingness to engage in updating this when in post)
  • Has a good understanding of how children learn and develop
  • Is self-motivated, resilient and flexible
  • Can build effective, positive relationships and work collaboratively with all stakeholders including parents/carers, therapy teams and other specialist services to support the development of the pupils and ensure the best outcomes possible
  • Enjoys a challenge and wants to be part of team of an exciting journey in setting up a new school

We are dedicated to providing a range of induction and continuing professional development opportunities to the successful candidate and look forward to hearing from applicants with suitable skills and experience.


For more information about Hatchside School, please visit www.astrum-mat.org and follow the link to the Hatchside School website https://www.hatchside-school.org/.


Why join us?

  • Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
  • Generous Pension Schemes
  • Family-friendly working policies
  • Extensive support and development opportunities
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great location close to TfL Elizabeth and Central Lines
  • And more…

Astrum values diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.   We celebrate and embrace unique individuality, background and heritage.

We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities.

We believe in fostering a work environment that supports work-life balance. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and part-time opportunities.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and the need to maintain a safe culture.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Commitment to safeguarding

Astrum Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

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About Hatchside School

School type
Free School, ages 2 to 7
School size
62 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 7
Ofsted report
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Hatchside School opened in April 2021 as a new 64 place special school, in response to the growing numbers of pupils requiring specialist placements. It’s curriculum and practice are founded on the principles of early intervention and assessment, particularly as pupils are currently aged 2-7 (EYFS/KS1). We admit pupils who have severe and profound learning difficulties with a range of special educational needs including; Sensory impairments/Autistic spectrum disorders/associated behaviours/physical and medical needs. The school serves a multi ethnic population, which reflects the diversity of the borough and East London.

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