Special Education Teacher

Hillside Education; Gotham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillside Education opens in January 2027 as a brand-new SEMH school built from the ground up with trauma-informed practice, relational approaches and high aspirations at its core. This is a rare opportunity to join a provision at the very beginning, shaping culture, curriculum and practice from day one.

At Hillside, you will be part of a team who believe in curiosity over judgement, consistency over control, and connection over compliance.

Qualifications

• Passionate about trauma-informed, relationship-based teaching
• Skilled at creating predictable, safe and structured learning environments
• Excited by the challenge of shaping a new school
• Committed to helping pupils rebuild trust in education
• Ready to contribute to a team that is designing exceptional SEMH practice

Responsibilities

• Teach primary pupils in a trauma-informed, relationship-based setting
• Create predictable, safe, and structured learning environments
• Help shape curriculum and culture for a brand-new SEMH school
• Support pupils to rebuild trust in education and grow academically

Job description

We are hiring a Primary Teacher at Hillside Education.

Hillside Education opens in January 2027 as a brand-new SEMH school built from the ground up with trauma-informed practice, relational approaches and high aspirations at its core. This is a rare opportunity to join a provision at the very beginning, shaping culture, curriculum and practice from day one.

We are lookinh for a Primary Teacher who is:

• Passionate about trauma-informed, relationship-based teaching
• Skilled at creating predictable, safe and structured learning environments
• Excited by the challange of shaping a new school
• Committed to helping pupils rebuild trust in education
• Ready to contribute to a team that is designing exceptional SEMH practice

At Hillside, you will be part of a team who believe in curiosity over judgement, consistency over control, and connection over compliance. You’ll help build a school where pupils feel seen, valued and able to thrive.

Closing date: 4 October 2026

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