Class Teacher

About the job

Key information

• Start date- April 2026 or earlier depending on availability (Subject to onboarding checks and Enhanced DBS)
• Permanent
• Full time 37.5 hours per week
• Main Scale Spine or UPS appropriate to experience
• Salary: £32,916.00–£45,352.00 per annum

Marchant-Holliday School is an independent special school that caters for boys aged 5-14, all of whom have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) for social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). The school has day pupils and weekly boarders. Our vision is that all children can thrive in a caring, tolerant, understanding and supportive environment.

We believe that every child has the right to feel safe to enable them to thrive and build their self-esteem whilst developing a lifelong love of learning. This is the essence of MHS in providing a nurturing environment for children who have experienced difficulties accessing mainstream education. In order to achieve these things we have a fantastic team of staff and a wonderful site with amazing facilities. We have high expectations of all our pupils who we know are bright, engaging and interested in our world. As well as small class groups with lots of help and support from staff in supporting the National Curriculum, we include swimming, horse-riding, music appreciation, outdoor learning, gardening and many trips and visits as part of our school day and evenings.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We require a qualified, resourceful, enthusiastic and self-motivated class teacher, to work with up to eight KS2 pupils experiencing SEMH issues, as well as co-current learning needs. The candidate should ideally have experience of SEN, preferably with pupils who experience SEMH and exhibit challenging behaviour. Whilst we adopt a more flexible curriculum with separate specialist teaching for some subjects, applicants should be fully conversant with the primary National Curriculum and current primary best practice.

A passion and enthusiasm for working with SEN children is essential as is the ability to work co-operatively within a team setting.

A tolerant, compassionate nature and sense of humour would be an asset.

What is in it for me?

• Term Time working
• 16 weeks paid school holidays
• 10% Employer Pension Contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme through Aviva and Health Assured
• On-site parking
• Supportive, fully funded CPD programmes available (levels 2-7)
• Career progression routes for suitable candidates
• Extensive training including in-house delivered and visiting experts (e.g. Trauma, ASC/ADHD, Attachment, Theory of Mind, Team Teach, Personal Development, Health and Wellbeing)
• Wellbeing focused school-wide practice
• On-site Wellbeing programme including supportive Wellbeing Champions, Retreat Room, and activities
• Use of private, indoor pool, sports facilities, woodland area and extensive climbing frame equipment for staff and families during school holidays
• Opportunity to transform the lives of vulnerable children and families

DBS check

An enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Supporting documents and information

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school ahead of submitting an application. Please submit your application using the school’s official application form, available to download from the School’s website or obtainable from the HR Department by calling 01963 400756 or emailing hr@marchant-holliday.co.uk

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 9 December 2025 – Midday

Shortlisting: Tuesday 9 December 2025

Interviews Monday 15 December 2025

Apply on the Marchant-Holliday School website

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