About the job

Key information

Class Teachers (Able to teach across Key Stages)

If you are looking for a once in a career opportunity to help shape a brand new school, make a significant impact, and real difference, while applying and developing your skills and knowledge further, the this is the post for you!

Are you an enthusiastic, energetic and effective teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a brand new school supporting SLCN and SEMH needs?

If you are passionate about education, have high aspirations for young people with the ability to engage learners in a motivating and creative manner, come and join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the direction of Hill View School to further improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable children and young people in South Somerset. Hill View School is a special school providing education for 120 learners aged 5 – 16 years (mixed), with Social and Emotional Mental Health and/or Speech, Language and Communication Needs as the identified primary need. The school situated in Martock is currently in the pre-opening phase, with an opening date of September 2024. The school will open with an intake of 60 learners (initially Years 1 to 9 from Sept 2024), growing over 3 years to a full capacity of 120 learners.

“Be the best you. Build the best us”

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher with experience of either primary, secondary or special sectors and able to demonstrate they are:

• Adaptable and passionate, with the drive to ensure our learners receive the best possible education.
• Positive, reflective and creative, with a flexible approach.
• Forward-thinking, inspirational, and receptive to change.
• Able to work within the larger school team and manage a small team of class staff.
• Able to respond calmly to challenging behaviour with sensitivity and resilience.

What is in it for me?

In return we can offer you:

• The opportunity to teach within a forward thinking and supportive team.
• A structured induction programme.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• A supportive community and a committed team of staff that are equally determined to give learners the best possible opportunities.
• A strong commitment to staff well-being.

The school is unable to take ECTs this year but will be looking for next year.

Salary: MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Start date: October 2024 to Dec 2024

DBS check

Please note all positions at Hill View School require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance due to direct access to children.

Supporting documents and information

How to apply:

To complete the application form. To support your application please outline your skills, experience, and suitability for the role as specified in the job description and specification.

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