Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Castle Hill School.
Start Date: September 2025 or earlier
We are looking for a qualified Full Time Permanent Teacher (Main Scale plus 1 SEN) to join our motivated and dynamic team from September 2025 or earlier.
Castle Hill School is an Academy for pupils with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties, age 3-19. Ofsted judged the school as being ‘Outstanding’ in its three previous inspections. We provide an energetic and forward-thinking educational community with cutting-edge facilities and a nurturing environment. We are committed to learning and we offer a broad and challenging curriculum with a child-centred philosophy at its core. We promote effective communication and independence in all we do.
We offer excellent personal development and unique opportunities of working within a totally school-led system. The school is also part of a MAT which will provide opportunities to work alongside colleagues in other schools. No special school experience is necessary although you should have an excellent knowledge of early child development and methods for learning. We welcome applications from both ECF teachers and experienced teachers alike.
Further requirements for the position:
1. A passion and commitment to education for students with complex needs
2. Enthusiasm and energy
3. Ability to learn
4. Ability to inspire and motivate
5. Ability to form positive and effective relationships
What you’ll get in return?
You’ll be joining a School and Trust that is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and excellent personal development opportunities.
In addition to this you will benefit from:
* Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund
* Staff development through appraisal and CPD
* Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students
* Free Parking
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 Financial, legal and Wellbeing Support
* Face to Face Counselling
* Occupational Health
* Eye Tests *DSE/VDU users only
* £49 towards glasses and lenses * DSE/VDU users only
* Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)
The closing date for the application is Friday 28th February 2025. Interviews will be held on Monday 10th March 2025.
There is an opportunity to visit the school on Thursday 6th and 13th February from 3.45pm. Please call the school office to book a place: 01484 544558.
HOW TO APPLY
If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our School Business Manager Allanna Hoyer via Recruitment@CastleHill.TLT.School
If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the deadline.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
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