Job Description
Hillside Special School – Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1NN
* Qualified Teacher
* MPR / UPR plus SEN Allowance
* 1.0 FTE
* Full Time
* Permanent
* Reference: 7332
* Required from September 2025
Hillside is a successful school for pupils with complex needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Autism (ASD).
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Qualified Teacher.
The age range of pupils is 4 to 19 years, and you may work with pupils of any age and ability.
Responsibilities:
* Maintain high professionalism and uphold school values
* Conduct yourself according to the Teachers’ Standards
* Prioritize the needs and wellbeing of pupils
* Demonstrate a positive attitude
* Be methodical and organized
* Handle challenging situations tactfully and discreetly
* Be flexible, adaptable, and multitask effectively
* Commit to safeguarding standards
* Show patience and composure
* Engage in continuous professional development
* Be emotionally and physically resilient
* Passionate about teaching pupils with SLD, PMLD, and ASD
* Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with pupils, families, and staff
* Collaborate to deliver outstanding teaching and learning
* Be confident with IT
* Maintain a good sense of humour
We encourage applicants to visit our school before applying. For more information, contact Lizzi Murphy, Headteacher, via email at admin@hillside.suffolk.sch.uk. Include your full name and ‘Teacher Vacancy’ in the subject line, and your phone number in the email body.
If you believe you have the qualities for this role and want to contribute to our school, we welcome your application.
Additional Information:
Visit our website: hillsidespecial.org.uk
For role details: hillsidespecial.org.uk/Qualified-Teacher
Visits to the school are encouraged. Contact Lizzi Murphy at admin@hillside.suffolk.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
How To Apply:
Read the Application Guidance and complete the Application Form. Send your application and a cover letter by email to admin@hillside.suffolk.sch.uk.
Closing date: 10am, 16 May 2025
Interview date: 21 May 2025
The school is committed to safeguarding and will conduct an Enhanced DBS check. We do not work with agencies.
Pupils on roll: 86
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