Class Teacher (2 posts)

North East Ambition; Hexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A special education institution in Hexham seeks two Class Teachers for a permanent, full-time role. The ideal candidates must have experience working with children with special educational needs and be committed to developing skills alongside a supportive team. The position offers a salary range of £32,916 - £45,352, plus an SEN allowance, and provides excellent CPD opportunities. A strong focus on the welfare and development of pupils is essential in this outstanding school.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Excellent CPD opportunities

Support from experienced staff

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils whose ability levels are below age-related expectations.
• Collaborate with support staff and health professionals.
• Work in partnership with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Experience with children with special educational needs

Motivation

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Job description

Class Teacher x2

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Salary: M1-M6 (£32,916 - £45,352)

Allowances: SEN 1: £2,787

Closing date: 25th March 2026

Interview date: 22nd April 2026

Start date: 1st September 2026

Hexham Priory School is a vibrant, caring and purposeful environment in which all our pupils thrive. Staff and pupils are proud of our school, and work together to provide a friendly and caring environment in which all pupils and staff feel valued and secure.

Our expert staff and facilities are designed to meet the individual needs of our pupils, in a bespoke way, ensuring that all our children and young people achieve their very best. Our staff work together with parents, carers and others to make sure the curriculum is personalised to maximise each pupil’s potential.

Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Health professionals all work with Teachers and Teaching Assistants to support pupils’ individual development. We have a host of therapeutic facilities on site such as a soft play, sensory room, IMAX suite, gym and therapist rooms.

Hexham Priory School is an OUTSTANDING special school. School Leaders are keen to appoint the best candidate who will be deployed to teach based on their individual skills and experience.

Experience of working with children with special educational needs is essential. The candidate will be expected to teach pupils whose ability levels are below age-related expectations.

Candidates should identify the personal and professional qualities, curriculum strengths, knowledge, skills and experience they will bring to this post.

We aim to appoint staff who are:

• Highly motivated, hardworking and flexible.
• Outstanding practitioners
• Committed to working in partnership with parents and colleagues.
• Eager to develop their skills and experience.
• Responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils.
• Positive, with a "can do" attitude.

In return we offer benefits such as cycle to work scheme, excellent CPD opportunities and the support of experienced staff at our outstanding school.

Further information about the school can be found on our website: www.hexhamprioryschool.co.uk

An application pack is available to download from the school website. www.hexhamprioryschool.co.uk

Completed application forms should be returned no later than 9.00am on 25th March 2026

Interviews will be held on 22nd April 2026

Hexham Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our safeguarding policy.

Hexham Priory School

Corbridge Road

Hexham, NE46 1UY

01434 605021

Headteacher: Louise Burns

[e-mail]

www.hexhamprioryschool.co.uk