At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire a small class of secondary pupils with SEMH needs.
- Company: Join Hartmore School, a nurturing environment focused on growth and support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, small class sizes, strong focus on wellbeing, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a dedicated team in a rapidly developing school.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help shape their futures.
- Qualifications: QTS, 3+ years experience, and a passion for teaching vulnerable learners.
The predicted salary is between 39556 - 42057 £ per year.
Location: Hartpury Site, Gloucestershire. Salary: Salary £39,556 - £42,057 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent. Start Date: From September 2026
Closing date for applications is Monday 31st August 2026.
- Interviews to be held during September 2026
- Please note this role is not suitable for ECTs
- Join Us at a Transformative Moment in Our School’s Journey
Hartmore School is experiencing a period of significant growth and as part of this development we are recruiting for several teaching roles across our school.
Throughout this expansion, we remain fully committed to maintaining the high‑quality provision for which we are known.
This growth presents an exciting opportunity to join our passionate, values‑driven team.
If you’re an experienced teacher who is inspired by the idea of helping pupils rebuild confidence, rediscover learning and shape a positive future, we would love to hear from you.
About Hartmore School
“Our ethos is simple: Arrive with a Past.
Leave with a Future.” At Hartmore School, we work with pupils aged 7–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Many of our learners join us following disrupted or challenging educational journeys.
We provide a nurturing, therapeutic environment with very small class sizes, high staffing ratios, and a deeply relational approach so every young person is seen, understood and supported.
This is a school where your creativity, compassion and resilience can genuinely change lives.
The Role: Experienced Secondary Class Teacher (Not suitable for ECTs)
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, resilient and skilled secondary teacher to lead a small, mixed‑ability class of around 7-8 pupils in our co‑ed provision.
You will teach across the curriculum, supported by experienced teaching assistants, and play a vital pastoral role in helping pupils grow socially, emotionally and academically.
You will be teaching within our upper age range and supporting learners who will generally be working below age‑related expectations and require a highly nurturing, adaptive approach.
You will play an active role in whole‑school development, providing leadership in areas such as subject planning and the ASDAN (Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network).
This role is ideal for a teacher who is
Compassionate, patient and emotionally intelligent.
Highly adaptable and creative.
Skilled at building strong, trusting relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching & Learning
- Teach across the curriculum to a small secondary class.
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with SEMH needs.
- Prepare students for examinations.
- Build positive, relational learning environments using trauma‑informed approaches.
- Create and maintain a positive, structured and trauma‑informed classroom environment.
- Track progress, assess learning and contribute to the review processes.
- Lead whole‑school development in a specialist subject area.
- Review schemes of work, monitor standards, and support colleagues.
- Pastoral Care
- Provide daily pastoral oversight for your student group.
- Support wellbeing, behaviour, transitions, and future pathways including post 16 opportunities.
Essential Experience & Qualities
- QTS and completion of the 2‑year ECT induction
- Minimum of 3 years’ post‑qualification experience
- Ability to teach across the curriculum
- Strong behaviour management and safeguarding knowledge
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A commitment to collaboration and professional growth
- Full manual driving license
- Experience in an SEMH/SEND setting and trauma‑informed practice
- Curriculum leadership, ASDAN or Duke of Edinburgh Award delivery.
- What Hartmore School Offers
- Very small classes with high adult‑to‑pupil ratios
- Strong focus on wellbeing and work–life balance
- Ongoing CPD and specialist training
- A chance to make a truly significant impact
This is not just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team shaping a rapidly developing school and changing the futures of young people who need exceptional teachers.
- Safeguarding
- Enhanced DBS with barred list check
- Verification of identity and qualifications
- Right to Work in the UK
- Requirement for satisfactory references (including most recent employer). Please note that references may be sought before interview as part of our safer recruitment procedures.
- Online / social media checks in line with statutory guidance
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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Experienced Secondary Teacher employer: Hartmore School
Hartmore School is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a focus on professional development and growth opportunities, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable pupils in Gloucestershire. The school values collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered in their role.
