The Governing Body seek to appoint to the following post at Hill Top School:
SEND Class teacher – Permanent starting September 2026
The Governors of Dryden and Hill Top Learning Federation seek to appoint a vibrant, enthusiastic and successful teacher to join our well established, experienced, supportive and dedicated staff team. You will have responsibility for a class, delivering a highly adapted National Curriculum. As with all posts in school, you must have the flexibility to work anywhere in the school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking Federation.
You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a commitment to meeting the needs of young people with learning difficulties and deliver a full range of subjects to these pupils. Candidates should be able to rise to challenges and have a calm, creative and flexible approach to their practice.
We are looking for a successful and enthusiastic teacher who has a commitment to ensuring pupils and students make the very best progress.
We need you to be:
Committed, creative and enthusiastic
An excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to deliver high quality education to all pupils, regardless of their barriers to learning.
Skills and knowledge in all areas of Preparation for Adulthood
Able to lead work with other staff
Able to demonstrate good organisational skills and abilities to meet deadlines
Able to work as part of a team (at all levels)
Hill Top School is a secondary special school, it provides education for pupils (11-18), there are different curriculum pathways across school to accommodate pupils with complex autism and associated learning and communication difficulties.
Applicants should from experience of and have a genuine interest in working with young people who have a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.
Hill Top School is committed to the protection and safety of all pupils and students and will implement a rigorous recruitment process. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at the enhanced level.
Visits are warmly welcomed.
Please email [email protected] for an informal discussion, or you are welcome to visit the school on the Monday 1st June at 1.00 pm or 4.00pm, please contact the school office to advise your attendance [email protected].
If you are interested in applying for this post you will need to apply online at www.gateshead.gov.uk.
Details of the position will also be advertised on the school website.
Closing Date: 4th June 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 15th June
