SEN Secondary Teacher

Hartmore School; Hartpury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartmore School in Hartpury, Gloucestershire, is seeking an experienced secondary class teacher to lead a small, mixed‑ability class of around 5–6 pupils in Years 7–8. You will teach across the curriculum with support from teaching assistants and play a vital pastoral role to help pupils grow socially, emotionally and academically.

We require an experienced, resilient teacher; this role is not suitable for ECTs, with a start date ASAP or from January 2027. Applications close 1 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at secondary level.
• Ability to teach across the curriculum.
• Comfortable working with small classes and teaching assistants.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small mixed‑ability class of around 5‑6 pupils in Years 7‑8.
• Teach across the curriculum.
• Provide pastoral support to pupils and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and other staff.

Skills

Teaching

Pastoral care

Curriculum planning

Education

QTS

Job description

Location: Hartpury Site, Gloucestershire.
Salary: Salary £39,556 - £45,352 (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent.
Start Date: ASAP From January 2027

Closing date for applications is Sunday 1st November 2026

Interviews to be held w/c 9th November 2026

Please note this role is not suitable for ECTs

About Hartmore School

At Hartmore School, we work with pupils aged 7–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many of our learners join us following disrupted or challenging educational journeys. We provide a nurturing, therapeutic environment with very small class sizes, high staffing ratios, and a deeply relational approach so every young person is seen, understood and supported.

This is a school where your creativity, compassion and resilience can genuinely change lives.

The Role: Experienced Secondary Class Teacher (Not suitable for ECTs)

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, resilient and skilled secondary teacher to lead a small, mixed‑ability class of around 5-6 pupils in our co-ed provision. You will teach across the curriculum, supported by experienced teaching assistants, and play a vital pastoral role in helping pupils grow socially, emotionally and academically.

You will be teaching within Years 7-8 and supporting learners who will generally be working below age‑related expectations and require a highly nurturing, adaptive approach.