Teacher – Hatton Special School

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher who wants to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and committed Teacher to join our welcoming team at Hatton Special School. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school where every child is valued, every achievement is celebrated and staff work together to make a meaningful difference.

About Hatton Special School

Hatton Special School is a vibrant, inclusive and supportive special primary school in Redbridge, providing education for children aged 3–11 with complex needs, including autism, social communication differences, Down syndrome and other learning difficulties.

We currently have 217 pupils across our Lower School, Upper School and two satellite classes based within a mainstream school. Our satellite provision offers valuable opportunities for pupils to learn, develop and engage alongside their mainstream peers.

With approximately 175 staff, we are a large but close-knit school community. Our team is made up of dedicated and skilled professionals who share a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. We take pride in the positive relationships we build with our pupils, families and one another.

At Hatton, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Our vision is to light the fire of curiosity and enquiry in the mind of every pupil, helping them develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

We are proud of what we have achieved, but we are always looking for ways to improve, develop our practice and provide the very best opportunities for our pupils.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a teacher who:

1. Is passionate about inclusive education and making a difference to children with special educational needs.

2. Has high expectations and believes in the potential of every pupil.

3. Can create engaging, meaningful and personalised learning experiences.

4. Values teamwork and positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

5. Is enthusiastic, reflective and willing to develop their professional practice.

6. Brings creativity, patience and a positive approach to the classroom.

What we can offer you

At Hatton, we recognise that our staff are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported, valued and encouraged to grow.

All Hatton staff benefit from:

1. A strong commitment to ongoing professional development.

2. A well-resourced and supportive teaching environment.

3. A welcoming and experienced team of colleagues and governors.

4. Opportunities to share ideas, develop skills and learn from one another.

5. Staff social events that bring our school community together.

6. Access to wellbeing support.

Most importantly, you will be joining a school where the work you do genuinely matters and where even the smallest achievements can make the biggest difference.

Come and see Hatton for yourself

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school, meet our staff and experience what makes Hatton such a special place to work.

To arrange an informal visit, please contact Meraph Kiflay, HR Administrator.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Hatton Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to follow the school's safeguarding policies and procedures.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be requested for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

This post falls within the scope of the English language requirements for public sector workers under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. Applicants must demonstrate a level of spoken English sufficient to carry out the duties of the role effectively, as outlined in the person specification.

Hatton Special School is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in both employment and service delivery. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.