Join Us at a Transformative Moment in Our School’s Journey

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  Hartmore School is experiencing a period of significant growth and as part of this development we are recruiting for several teaching roles across our school. Throughout this expansion, we remain fully committed to maintaining the high-quality provision for which we are known. This growth presents an exciting opportunity to join our passionate, values‑driven team.

If you’re an experienced teacher who is inspired by the idea of helping pupils rebuild confidence, rediscover learning and shape a positive future, we would love to hear from you.

 

 About Hartmore School

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  “Our ethos is simple: Arrive with a Past. Leave with a Future.” 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: Secondary Class Teacher (ECT‑Suitable)

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  We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and resilient secondary teacher to lead a small mixed‑ability class (KS3) of around 5-6 pupils. You will teach across the curriculum, supported by experienced teaching assistants, while playing a key pastoral role in helping pupils grow socially, emotionally and academically.

You will be teaching within our lower age range and supporting learners who will be working below age‑related expectations and require a highly nurturing, adaptive approach.

  Although this role is suitable for Early Career Teachers, we maintain high expectations of professional conduct, reflective practice and commitment to high‑quality teaching, supported by a strong ECT mentoring programme.

You will also begin working towards curriculum leadership responsibilities once qualified developing your subject area over time as your confidence and practice grow.

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This role is ideal for a teacher who is:

• Compassionate, patient and emotionally intelligent

• Highly adaptable, creative and reflective

• Skilled at building strong, trusting relationships

• Passionate about inclusive, trauma‑informed practice

 

 Key Responsibilities

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Teaching & Learning

• Teach across the curriculum to a small secondary class.

• Plan, prepare and deliver differentiated learning experiences for pupils with SEMH needs.

• Deliver creative, engaging lessons to re‑engage learners.

• Build strong, trusting relationships to support social, emotional and academic development.

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

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

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Pastoral Care

• Provide daily pastoral oversight for your class.

• Contribute to mentoring and personal development activities.

• Support wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and transitions.

• Liaise with families and external professionals as required.

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Essential Experience & Qualities

• Working towards completion of the 2‑year ECT programme.

• Evidence of meeting the Teacher Standards.

• Successful teaching practice in two or more secondary settings.

• Ability to teach across the curriculum.

• Strong communication, organisation and behaviour‑management skills.

• Commitment to safeguarding and professional growth.

• Full manual driving license

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Desirable Experience & Qualities

• QTS

• Experience in SEMH/SEND or alternative provision.

• Wider school involvement (e.g., tutoring, mentoring).

• Familiarity with ASDAN or the Duke of Edinburgh programme.

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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 team culture.

• Strong focus on wellbeing and work–life balance.

• Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities.

• A chance to make a measurable, positive impact on young people’s lives

  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.

For further information or to arrange a visit, contact: schooloffice@hartmoreschool.co.uk

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A copy of the full job description for this role can be downloaded: here.
A copy of the person specification for this role can be downloaded: here.

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Closing date for applications is Monday the 13th of April 2026.

Interviews to be held week commencing Monday the 27th of April 2026.