Class Teachers

What skills and experience we’re looking for

Seven Hills School has the following teaching vacancies.

• Pathway 2 – Permanent 3 days
• Pathway 3 – Permanent Full Time

Seven Hills School is an inspirational community that nurtures talents, shares learning and celebrates life. The community is strong and resourceful with a central commitment to provide outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all our students. Students are challenged to achieve their full potential. Teaching is designed to inspire and create activity, curiosity and engagement. We pride ourselves on influencing and shaping future citizens who can contribute to their own well‑being and that of others and who can achieve in their own individual goals and aspirations.

The school operates over three sites: Granville Road (S2), The Bridge at Talbot/Newfield campus (S8) and Peaks College at Waterthorpe Greenway (S20). The successful applicants will be based at the Granville Road site.

At Seven Hills School we promote curiosity and enthusiasm in our students, encourage them to become independent learners and develop confidence for life beyond school.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum is built on four foundations: Communication, Language and Literacy, Cognition and Learning, Social and Emotional, and Physical and Sensory. All foundations are closely connected and complement each other. All students have independent learning priorities linked to these four foundations.

Implementation is made accessible by identifying a student’s needs and stage of development, ensuring that the learning environment closely matches them. The curriculum runs on three clear pathways, delivered through a personalised approach. Students are assessed before entry to determine the most suitable pathway and to meet individual needs through an inclusive curriculum.

We use the whole range of curriculum subjects to provide breadth of experience and opportunity, maximising engagement. The curriculum is implemented through contextual learning experiences where students generalise skills across opportunities. Teaching styles and pedagogy vary according to student needs, emphasising independence across all pathways.

Pathway Details

• Pathway 1 – Students spend the majority of their time with their class teacher, based in their own classroom. Emphasis in Phase 1 is on basic skills and a wide variety of educational experiences.
• Pathway 2 – Students follow a sensory curriculum and learn best when related to a concrete experience. Focus on communication, supported by AAC, Zones of Regulation, play, intensive interaction and Makaton.
• Pathway 3 – Students follow the subject‑specific pathway, accessing modified National Curriculum subjects. From Year 9, students may be entered for Entry Level exams. AAC is embedded throughout the day; practical activities aid generalisation.

Role Expectations

The successful teacher will work as a class tutor for pupils with complex physical and learning needs, providing rich and challenging learning experiences across the curriculum. They will establish excellent relationships with students and deliver a wide range of subjects to students with very low learning levels. Specialist subject teaching opportunities may exist; please indicate areas of expertise in your application.

Ideally, candidates will have relevant SEND experience and qualifications, be enthusiastic, committed and skilled. We also consider mainstream primary or secondary educators willing to learn, including Early Career Stage teachers. An up‑to‑date Team Teach qualification, or willingness to train, is essential. Candidates should be comfortable working within an experienced teaching and support team.

The posts are suited to professionals passionate about innovation in teaching and learning, especially in the specialist sector. Resilient, highly effective teachers who are committed to providing stimulating, engaging activities and who can use visual supports to structure learning and classroom organisation are required.

Please note: if you have recently applied for a teaching post at Seven Hills School and been unsuccessful, you need not apply again.

Contact & Application

For more information about our school visit, please visit www.sevenhillslearning.co.uk. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and may be arranged by telephone. Further information and application packs can be obtained by contacting Tracy Mycroft on 0114 3802003. Email recruitment@sevenhills.sheffield.sch.uk; completed applications should be returned to this email address.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare Disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Medical, Online & Social Media, Prohibition from Teaching, Right to Work, Satisfactory References, Suitability to Work with Children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) / Order 1975.