Permanent Teacher- Closing Date 3 March 2026
The Headteacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teacher to join our school in a permanent position from 1 September 2026 or earlier if available.
The successful candidate will be expected to work across the school age groups.
Hillside caters for 117 pupils aged 4-19 with autism and a wide range of associated complex needs. We invite applications from excellent classroom practitioners who can deliver a full, personalised curriculum. Applications are welcomed from teachers (including ECT’s) with experience of teaching pupils with autism and additional needs. The successful candidate will have knowledge of child development and a detailed understanding of autism specific interventions and teaching strategies. They will be allocated a class each academic year and may be expected to work across the school age groups in future years.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate effective skills in leading a team of Teaching Assistants to provide a meaningful, motivating, and memorable learning experience for all pupils; provide excellent care, including personal care, for all pupils within their class. They must have a good understanding of autism specific de-escalation techniques and be committed to undertaking Teach Teach training as part of the role.
The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and working in partnership with all stakeholders.
We offer a friendly school with a staff team who provide excellent peer support, pupils who are keen to attend school and want to learn. Hillside staff have the benefit of automatic membership to health and wellbeing services which include Wellbeing clinics, Nurse support services, GP phone consultations, Physio and Counselling programmes.
Essential Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status
Desirable Qualifications Further qualifications related to special educational needs
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with children with a wide range of special educational needs
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate individual teaching programmes for children with special educational needs
- Ability to motivate, manage and develop staff
Desirable Experience
- A wide knowledge of the continuum of need at all age levels
- Ability to teach autism specific approaches
- Knowledge of AAC/Makaton and other communication approaches
- Experience and knowledge of a range of qualifications and accreditation.
Ref 199429 Grade MPS 1 to 6
FTE Salary £32,916 to £ 45,352 plus SEN 1 £2,787
Required From 01/09/2026 or earlier if available Term Permanent
Closing Date 03/03/2026
For application form, job description and full person specification please see below.
Apply via form and letter to c.griffin@hillside.lancs.sch.uk
Proposed Interview Date – 17 March 2026