Class Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Hope View School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-6123-145T
• Posted:08/09/2025
• Pay:School's Own Scale £32,000 - £36,000 per annum
• Start Date:5th January 2026
• App Close Date:26/09/2025 at 16:00
• Interviews:w.c. 6th October 2025

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Job Description: Class Teacher (Year 3/4 Mixed Ability)

Job Title: Class Teacher (Year 3/4 Mixed Ability)
Contract Type: Full time
Salary:

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Hope View School is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to join our supportive team from January 2026. You will be responsible for teaching our mixed ability Year 3/4 class, delivering inspiring lessons, and ensuring all pupils are challenged and supported.

Main Purpose of the Role

• To deliver high-quality teaching to a mixed ability Year 3/4 class.
• To plan, prepare and deliver lessons that inspire, engage, and challenge all pupils.
• To create a supportive learning environment that enables all children to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach a mixed ability Year 3/4 class, ensuring all pupils’ needs are met through well-differentiated lessons.
• Assess, record and report on pupils’ progress and development.
• Provide effective classroom management and maintain high standards of behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and deliver an engaging curriculum.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding pupils’ progress and well-being.
• Take part in school events, meetings and training as required.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Uphold the ethos, values, and policies of Hope View School.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Evidence of recent and relevant professional development

Experience

• Experience of teaching in a primary setting, preferably across Key Stage 2
• Experience of planning and delivering differentiated lessons for mixed ability classes

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum and effective teaching strategies
• Ability to differentiate lessons and support a range of learning needs
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

Personal Qualities

• High expectations for all pupils and commitment to their achievement
• Resilience, adaptability, and a positive approach
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Commitment to upholding the values of Hope View School

Why join us?

• Friendly, supportive staff team
• Opportunities for professional development
• A welcoming school community with 98 pupils in a unique setting

Hope View School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Salary Range: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum

Information about the school

Hope View School is an Independent Special School for boys with special educational needs including social, emotional and mental health difficulties, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Asperger’s Syndrome, speech, language and communication needs and moderate learning difficulties. Our Lower School is just outside Chartham and our Upper School site is in Chilham. Both sites are within close proximity to Canterbury, Ashford, Maidstone, Thanet and the Medway towns (Kent). The school is equipped to accommodate a total of 130 pupils aged between 7 and 18 years old across both sites. All pupils who attend the school have an Education and Health Care Plan. Our main aims are: To ensure, as far as possible, that each pupil placed at Hope View is given every opportunity to learn, be supported and be listened to. To support pupils in the development of their Literacy and Numeracy skills by increasing reading, spelling and numerate ability ages. To ensure pupils are well equipped by the time they leave Hope View to deal with working life, college, apprenticeships and are able to make a positive contribution to society. At Hope View we have high expectations of all of our pupils as well as firm boundaries. Pupils are expected to attend all lessons, be respectful and courteous to each other and staff. They are expected to communicate with us if they have an issue or are encountering difficulties. The ethos of Hope View is Firm, Fair, Friendly and Fun! All pupils have a voice and we insist that they are listened to, advised and supported by staff and pupils alike. Home/school contact is imperative to the successful development of all of our pupils. For this reason, we insist on maintaining close contact by telephone, email or face to face with parents, carers, and professionals involved in the personal development and the welfare of a pupil. Our door is always open to visitors with or without an appointment. We encourage visitors to experience for themselves the calm atmosphere and pleasant learning environment of Hope View. Our pupils are very proud of their school and welcome the opportunity to show it off to visitors whenever they can. Hope View School is a member of the National Association of Special Schools. The school follows the National Curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our pupils. Emphasis is placed on improving pupils’ reading, spelling and numeracy skills. All pupils are assessed in these areas upon entry to the school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Carla Lorne
• Address:Station Approach, Chilham, Canterbury , Kent, CT4 8EG
• Telephone: 01227 7380000
• Email: hopeviewschool@btconnect.com

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