Class Teacher

This role is based at Castle Hill School, Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield. HD4 6JL.

Salary: Teacher Scales plus point 1 SEN Allowance £2,885.
Positions: 2 available.
Contract: Permanent, full-time.  Monday – Friday.
Closing Date: Monday 12thOctober 2026 at 9am.
Start Date: 1st January 2027.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher to join our motivated and dynamic team from January 2027.

Castle Hill is a thriving special academy for pupils aged 3-19 with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties. Rated Outstanding in each of our four previous Ofsted inspections, we are proud to provide a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive learning environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.

Our curriculum is carefully personalised to meet the individual needs of every pupil, delivering outstanding learning experiences through innovative practice, specialist facilities and a highly collaborative staff team. With a child-centred approach at its heart, we provide a broad, ambitious and engaging curriculum that helps every young person develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with complex additional needs. Previous special school experience is not essential, as full support and professional development will be provided. We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers who share our commitment to inclusive education.

Further requirements for the position:

• A passion for helping children and young people with complex needs achieve their very best.

• High expectations and a commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for every pupil.

• The ability to build positive and effective relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Enthusiasm, resilience and a flexible approach to learning and development.

• The ability to inspire, motivate and engage learners through creative and personalised approaches.

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund.

• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.

• Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.

• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students.

• Free Parking.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Eye Care.

• Annual Flu Vaccines.

• Home & Technology Scheme.

• Rewards and discounts.

• GP Online and Prescription Service.

• Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.

• Lifestyle benefits & discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other, 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; the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).  

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 2026.