Job Description

Headteacher: Miss H Kearsley



Teacher Grade: Main pay scale


Contract Type: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) - January July 2026


Closing date: 17th October 2025 at 12pm


Shortlisting: 20th October 2025


Interviews: 22nd October 2025



We are looking for a passionate and motivated teacher to work alongside all members of The Hilton Lane Family to champion our children. We need someone who is resilient and driven to achieve the very best outcomes for children, who can build relationships with all stake holders, who has experience with supporting and challenging all children; especially those with Special Educational Needs someone who will go above and beyond for each and every child in their care to deliver the highest possible standard of education and support.


The successful candidate will need to have a strong team ethic and be ready to contribute positively to The Hilton Lane Family. You must also have a clear understanding of the importance of child protection and safeguarding and what this means in practice in a school environment.


This is a fixed term contract for two terms to cover maternity leave, starting January 2026 it is likely to be for our Y2 class.


We welcome applications from candidates on the main pay scale, however, our preference would be M3-M6 with their ECT years successfully completed.



This post offers the successful candidate a real chance to make a difference to the lives of young people.



Candidates should reflect on our cultural expectations of all stakeholders:



The Hilton Lane Family expect:

staff to champion and prioritise our children children to be nurtured holistically all staff to be exemplarily role models a supportive, trusting and approachable atmosphere team players who go the extra mile for one another a shared drive to improve and develop our skills both collectively and individually - we all have a responsibility to improve ourselves respectful and professional behaviour without exception positive and personable interaction with all stakeholders aspirations to be high for all, without exception, because we believe that anything is possible the priority to be progress and not perfection openness and willingness to try new ideas


In addition we can offer

Happy, friendly children who enjoy coming to school A welcoming and supportive staff team A whole school ethos with raising aspirations at its heart

Walk arounds are available:


Friday 10th October at 9:15am


Tuesday 14th October at 4pm



The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required. Social media/ online searches may occur for shortlisted candidates.


If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants


We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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