Teacher - English

Salary:
Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe) TMS to UPS + SEN Point £34,398 to £52,490

Benefits:
Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

Thank you for your interest in Hopes court School, an all-through specialist school within Bourne Education Trust, supporting children with Autism and related communication and interaction needs.

Since opening in September 2024, Hopes court has grown into a school where learners exceed expectations. This month our growth continues as we move into our new purpose-built school on Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames - a learning environment designed specifically to meet the needs of our children.

Our new building features flexible classrooms, therapy spaces and communal areas supporting independence, collaboration and wellbeing. Here, pupils will access specialist support alongside high-quality subject teaching, combining the best of mainstream and specialist education to ensure they can make excellent academic progress while developing socially and personally. At Hopes court, we believe no child should ever have a glass ceiling placed on them.

Every learner deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our mission is to break down barriers and prepare them for life beyond school.

As our school grows, we are looking to expand our teaching staff to meet this important stage in our development. This is an opportunity to be part of a brilliant and growing staff team, contribute to curriculum development, and help shape practice and culture as the school continues to evolve.

As Teacher of English you will be responsible for the learning, progress and wellbeing of pupils within your classes. You will deliver high-quality teaching, adapting curriculum and approaches to meet a wide range of needs, and working closely with specialist staff to ensure pupils can access learning and make progress.

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Demonstrates a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Has a secure understanding of the relevant curriculum and wider educational issues
• Has strong communication skills and can work effectively with pupils, families and a range of professionals
• Is reflective, committed to ongoing professional development and open to feedback
• Is confident using data and digital tools to support teaching and learning
• Shares our belief that no child should have limits placed on their potential

• A supportive team culture with a strong focus on collaboration and professional growth
• A new, purpose-built learning environment
• Defined career pathways and access to high-quality CPD across the Trust
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (employer contribution currently 28.68%)
• Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 online GP access and EAP
• Flexible working where possible and enhanced family leave policies
• Free on-site parking and staff benefits platform

The closing date for this vacancy is the 11th March 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using /022026.