Job Title: English Teacher

Location: Acton Beauchamp, Herefordshire
Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a passionate educator who believes that every child deserves a tailored, empowering education?

We are seeking a dedicated English Teacher who can bring the curriculum to life, foster a love for literacy, and help our students unlock their full potential.

The school:

Hidelow Grange School is a small, unique Independent Special School nestled in the beautiful countryside of Acton Beauchamp. We provide specialist education to boys aged 11 to 18 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With currently 7 students on roll and a capacity for up to 20, we offer an extraordinary opportunity to deliver true child-centred learning within an integrated therapeutic ethos.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant teaching qualifications and experience working with learners with diverse needs, particularly within SEMH or trauma-informed backgrounds.
• Strong knowledge of the English National Curriculum, with the ability to plan and deliver engaging, accessible lessons tailored to various learning styles.
• A deep understanding of effective assessment, intervention, and differentiation strategies to support non-traditional learners.
•  Excellent classroom practice backed by robust, positive behaviour management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with students, parents, carers, and external multidisciplinary professionals.

What you will be doing:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, highly accessible English lessons that cater to a wide variety of learning needs and capabilities.
• Implement effective assessment, intervention, and differentiation strategies to ensure every student feels supported and challenged.
• Maintain excellent classroom practice using trauma-informed, positive behaviour management skills.
• Partner closely with our multidisciplinary team of Education, Therapy, and Care professionals to support the whole child.
• Build strong, trusting relationships and maintain regular communication with parents, carers, and external professionals.
• Actively maintain the highest standards of safeguarding.

What we are offering:

• A small, welcoming, and supportive school environment boasting a friendly, family atmosphere.
• Work closely alongside a dedicated team of professionals across Education, Therapy, and Care, offering clear guidance and mentoring.
• Exceptional opportunities for professional development and career advancement with one of the UK’s largest care providers.
• A management team genuinely committed to your health and happiness, ensuring you get all the support you need.
• A competitive salary, a full structured induction, and a fully paid DBS check. 

CareTech is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. CareTech is an equal opportunities employer.

CareTech will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.