Class Teacher

Castle Hill School; Armitage Bridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Hill School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher to join a dynamic team from January 2027. The role is permanent and full-time, with a salary on Teacher Scales plus a SEN Allowance of £2,885, and two positions available.

Castle Hill is a thriving special academy for pupils aged 3–19 with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties, rated Outstanding in Ofsted. We offer a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive learning environment with strong professional development.

Qualifications

• A passion for helping children and young people with complex needs to achieve their best.
• High expectations and a commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for every pupil.
• Ability to build positive and effective relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Enthusiasm, resilience and a flexible approach to learning and development.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and engage learners through creative and personalised approaches.

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils aged 3–19 with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties.
• Deliver a carefully personalised curriculum and provide engaging, inclusive learning experiences.

Job description

Salary: Teacher Scales plus point 1 SENAllowance £2,885.
Positions: 2 available. Contract: Permanent, full-time. Monday – Friday.
Closing Date: Monday 12thOctober 2026 at 9am.
Start Date: 1st January 2026.

We areseeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher to join our motivated anddynamic team from January 2027.

CastleHill is a thriving special academy for pupils aged 3-19 with severe, profoundand complex learning difficulties. Rated Outstanding in each of our fourprevious Ofsted inspections, we are proud to provide a nurturing, ambitious andinclusive learning environment where every pupil is supported to achieve theirfull potential.

Ourcurriculum is carefully personalised to meet the individual needs of everypupil, delivering outstanding learning experiences through innovative practice,specialist facilities and a highly collaborative staff team. With achild-centred approach at its heart, we provide a broad, ambitious and engagingcurriculum that helps every young person develop the skills, confidence andindependence they need to thrive.

This isan exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about making ameaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with complexadditional needs. Previous special school experience is not essential, as fullsupport and professional development will be provided. We welcome applicationsfrom both Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers who share ourcommitment to inclusive education.

Furtherrequirements for the position:

• Apassion for helping children and young people with complex needs achieve theirvery best.
• Highexpectations and a commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for every pupil.
• Theability to build positive and effective relationships with pupils, families andcolleagues.
• Excellentcommunication and teamwork skills.
• Enthusiasm,resilience and a flexible approach to learning and development.
• Theability to inspire, motivate and engage learners through creative andpersonalised approaches.

Whatyou’ll get in return?

You’llbe joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – withnumerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

Inaddition to this you will benefit from:

• Automaticenrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund.
• ASupportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staffdevelopment through proactive personal and professional development.
• Workingas part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of ourstudents.
• FreeParking.
• Cycleto Work scheme.
• EyeCare.
• AnnualFlu Vaccines.
• Home& Technology Scheme.
• Rewardsand discounts.
• GPOnline and Prescription Service.
• YourCare Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
• Lifestylebenefits & discounts.

Diverseperspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcomeapplications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience andskills needed to perform this role.

Ifourschool sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, thenwe’d love to hear from you.

Read our Job Pack below for further infromation.

SAFERRECRUITMENT

We arecommitted to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Allstaff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports thiscommitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check; the post is exempt fromthe Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (as amended in 2013 and2020). Guidanceon the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 -GOV.UK

Pleasebe aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred fromengaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertakean online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Educationand Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.