Teacher (with potential to lead a subject area to GCSE Level such as Science/Psychology/Maths and/or Computing/Digital Skills, or interest in PE/Duke of Edinburgh)
Full time | Up to £40,000 per annum DOE
Hidelow Grange School | Herefordshire
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
The school:
Hidelow Grange School is a small Independent Special School based in Acton Beauchamp, Herefordshire. Our school provides specialist education to boys aged 11 to 18 years who have social, emotional and mental health needs.
With up to 20 pupils, our school offers a unique opportunity to shape provision for some of our most vulnerable learners. We pride ourselves on our integrated therapeutic ethos, holistic development, and unwavering focus on safeguarding.
What we’re looking for:
- A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) who is collaborative, committed, and resilient.Experience or an interest in leading Maths and/or Computing/Digital Skills, or a willingness to support our PE/Duke of Edinburgh programme.
- The ability to work effectively with boys with SEMH needs, providing high-quality teaching and pastoral support.
- A positive, proactive approach to behaviour management and school improvement.
What we offer:
- A supportive multidisciplinary team (Education, Therapy, Care).
- Opportunities for professional development.
- An enriched curriculum and wider educational experiences.
- A small, welcoming, and supportive school community.
Why Work for Us
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to progress in your career.
- Training opportunities either face to face or online.
- Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
- You will be part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer clear guidance and mentoring into this role.
- Supportive management and senior leads.
- Full induction, paid DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK’s biggest care providers.
CareTech is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. CareTech is an equal opportunities employer.
CareTech will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern
Hidelow Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
