Full-Time Teacher - Castle Hill Primary School
CASTLE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
HALIFAX ROAD
TODMORDEN
LANCS
OL14 5SQ
Headteacher: Mr Duncan Hetherington
Full Time Teacher Jan – July 2027 – Adoption Leave Cover
Required from January 2027
The successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record check (DBS) from the Disclosure and Barring service before the appointment is confirmed.
Castle Hill is a vibrant, creative school where the children are enthusiastic and happy learners. An opportunity has arisen for talented and creative practitioner to join our team.
We welcome applications from great teachers with experience of teaching children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This is a specially created post to run our new provision-based class where children can access a curriculum and interventions designed specifically to meet their needs while maintaining opportunities to participate in mainstream activities.
The successful candidate will:
• be someone who is or strives to be an outstanding classroom practitioner.
• have a passion for special educational needs and inclusion.
• be enthusiastic and flexible.
• be committed to an evidence-based approach to teaching with excellent curriculum skills and knowledge.
• have high expectations for all children.
• be able to adapt planning and behaviour strategies to suit the needs of all children.
• enjoy working as part of a team.
We can offer:
• friendly, well behaved, enthusiastic and motivated children.
• an overarching ethos of equality and belief in the individuality of each child.
• a happy working environment.
• a supportive, committed and hard-working team.
• a commitment to further professional development to support you through the next stage of your career.
• a supportive and experienced mentor for ECTs.
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
If you would like to learn more about this post and are interested in joining our team please download our application pack from the school website
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.
Application forms and further details are available on line via Calderdale or the school website at:
Or from the School Business Manager, Mrs Waller whom completed forms should be returned to quoting reference number.
Closing date 12.00 pm Monday 2nd November 2026. Candidates who have been invited to interview will be contacted by Friday 6th November 2026.
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