Classroom Teacher

Are you looking for a school that specialises in Special Educational Needs?

Are you determined to positively impact the mental health and wellbeing of students in your classroom?

Are you a qualified teacher looking for a new, inclusive environment to make a real difference to students' lives?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

Hamilton School is a SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Special School in Reading educating up to 96 students with Education, Health Care Plans (EHCP). Our mission is to recognise each and every one of our students as individuals, and to nurture their potential, developing the whole child through a therapeutic approach.

The school now proudly boasts a new building, giving our students the opportunity to play sport in either the purpose built sports hall, or the outdoor multi-use games area. They have access to brand new science, art, design & technology, food technology.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach any of our core subjects to children with social, emotional and mental health needs, and will also have the opportunity to teach other complimentary subjects and topic areas. You will demonstrate a passion for teaching through the delivery of high quality and creative lessons and a strong commitment to improving the life chances of children with SEND.

We welcome applications from primary experienced teachers. And strongly advise getting in touch with our AHT/SENDCo Dr Jill Corfield who has experience on how this can be a successful and rewarding transition into a new environment. Please email recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org who can help arrange an informal chat with Jill or visit our wonderful school.

In January 2020 Hamilton School joined the Maiden Erlegh Trust family of schools, whose motto is “schools for the community, schools as a community”. Being part of the Trust offers a range of career opportunities in its vibrant and successful schools. The Trust has a proven track record of supporting ambitious staff to middle and senior leadership posts and can offer Specialist Leader of Education and school improvement opportunities to the right candidates.

Closing date: 3 October 2022

Interview date: shortly after the closing date

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. 

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an Ethical Leadership Pathfinder organisation and we are committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are also committed to having the highest expectations of pupil/students and staff, and supporting everyone to reach their full potential. All employees of the school and Trust are expected to share these commitments. All posts require satisfactory employment checks and references and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check.