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 About Hartmore School

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  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.

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

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  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.
 

  You will play an active role in whole‑school development, providing leadership in areas such as subject planning and development.
 

  This role is ideal for a teacher who is:

• Compassionate, resilient, patient and emotionally intelligent.

• Highly adaptable and creative.

• Skilled at building strong, trusting relationships.

• Passionate about inclusive, trauma‑informed practice.

 

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 Key Responsibilities

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Teaching & Learning

• Teach across the curriculum to a small secondary class.

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with SEMH needs.

• Build positive, relational learning environments using trauma‑informed approaches.

• Create and maintain a positive, structured and trauma-informed classroom environment.

• Track progress, assess learning and contribute to the review processes. 

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Subject Leadership

• Lead whole‑school development in a specialist subject area (ideally Maths, Science or Art).

• Review schemes of work, monitor standards, and support colleagues.

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Pastoral Care

• Provide daily pastoral oversight for your student group.

• Support wellbeing, behaviour, transitions, and future pathways including post 16 opportunities.

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Essential Experience & Qualities

• QTS and completion of the 2‑year ECT induction

• Minimum of 3 years’ post‑qualification experience

• Ability to teach across the curriculum

• Strong behaviour management and safeguarding knowledge

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• A commitment to collaboration and professional growth

• Full manual driving license

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Desirable Experience & Qualities

• Experience in an SEMH/SEND setting and trauma‑informed practice

• Curriculum leadership, ASDAN or Duke of Edinburgh Award delivery.

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What Hartmore School Offers

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• Very small classes with high adult‑to‑pupil ratios

• A supportive, values‑driven staff culture

• Strong focus on wellbeing and work–life balance

• Ongoing CPD and specialist training

• A chance to make a truly significant impact

 

This is not just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team shaping a rapidly developing school and changing the futures of young people who need exceptional teachers.​

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Safeguarding

  Hartmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will require:

•  Enhanced DBS with barred list check

• Verification of identity and qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK

• Requirement for satisfactory references (including most recent employer). Please note that references may be sought before interview as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

• Online / social media checks in line with statutory guidance

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How to Apply

 

 Hartmore School is committed to maintaining a robust safer recruitment process. All applicants are required to complete an Application for Employment form and submit a cover letter and supporting personal statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) for any advertised position. Please note that applications submitted by CV alone cannot be considered.

 

For full details please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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Our Application for Employment form can be downloaded via our website: here.

 

​A copy of the full Job description and Person Specification for this role can be downloaded: here.

 

Please send all completed applications to our School Business Manager: nikki.winters-hatton@hartmoreschool.co.uk
 

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Closing date for applications is Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Interviews to be held w/c 9th November 2026