The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.
References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Moon, HR Officer, on 01684 595673 or by email on moons@hanleycastlehs.org.uk.
Benefits of working for us:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Access to a cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking
Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
• 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
• 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
• Eldercare Advice
• Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
• Gym discounts
We currently have the following teaching vacancies:
Nurture Teacher
Hanley Castle High School is seeking a highly effective and experienced teacher to deliver our Nurture provision for pupils in Years 7 and 8, supporting those who require a gentler transition into secondary school. Rooted in a nurturing approach, the role focuses on creating a safe, structured and emotionally supportive environment where pupils can develop confidence, resilience and readiness for mainstream learning. Working with a smaller group of learners, the Nurture Teacher delivers a blend of academic teaching, social–emotional development and pastoral care, providing highly adaptive lessons that bridge learning gaps and prepare pupils for reintegration into the wider curriculum.
Whether you are an experienced primary school teacher who would like to develop your career in a secondary setting, or a secondary SEND specialist with experience working with pupils who are not yet secondary-ready, this position offers the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues and make a significant contribution to the future development of the school. The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo), pastoral staff, subject teachers and external agencies, and will also oversee the provision and support for our Looked After Children.
The ideal candidate will be a proven effective teacher with successful teaching experience, a good honours degree in an appropriate subject and Qualified Teacher Status, who demonstrates secure knowledge of relevant subjects and curriculum areas alongside high standards of literacy and articulacy. The successful candidate will understand how pupils develop and learn, know what can inhibit learning and use this to plan adaptive, inclusive teaching that inspires, motivates and challenges pupils of all backgrounds and abilities. They will be able to manage behaviour effectively and fairly, build positive relationships rooted in mutual respect, communicate professionally with colleagues and parents, and contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school. A commitment to safeguarding, to working as part of a team, and to ongoing professional development is essential, as is the ability to monitor progress, use assessment effectively and maintain accurate records within a nurturing, SEMH‑focused context.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly successful, hard-working and friendly faculty whose work, professional development and well-being is greatly valued and supported by the Senior Leadership Team.
Hours and Terms: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale + TLR2.3 £3,527 per annum. The TLR is awarded for taking on the role of designated teacher for Looked After Children.
Start date: 1 September 2026, with the opportunity to start earlier should the successful candidate be available.
For further information, please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Faculty Overview in the attachments (below).
To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) by the closing date of Monday 13 April 2026.
Interviews are expected to be held Thursday 23rd April 2026.
Please note that the school will be closed from 30th March to 10th April. If you have any queries regarding the role, we will respond as soon as possible.
Attachments
Click here to download the Job Description and Person Specification
Click here to download the Faculty Overview
Click here to download our Application Form
Teacher of Mathematics
We are seeking to appoint a Mathematics Teacher to join us from 1 September 2026. The successful candidate will be required to teach across the full ability range including KS3 and KS4. Ability to teach the subject at KS5 is desirable.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly successful, hard-working and friendly faculty whose work, professional development and well-being is greatly valued and supported by the Senior Leadership Team.
ECTs are welcome to apply, as are well-qualified and experienced teachers.
Hours and Terms: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale (£32,916 to £51,048 per annum)
Start date: 1 September 2026
For further information, please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Faculty Overview in the attachments section of this advert.
To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) by the closing date is 9.00am on Thursday 16th April 2026. Interviews will be held as soon as possible.
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
Please note that the school will be closed from 30th March to 10th April. If you have any queries regarding the role, we will respond as soon as possible.
Attachments
Click here to download the Job Description and Person Specification
Click here to download the Faculty Overview
Click here to download our Application Form
MFL Teacher (Part-time)
We are seeking to appoint a part‑time Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join us from 1 September 2026. The successful candidate will teach French and/or German across KS3 and KS4, with the ability to teach KS5 desirable.
ECTs are welcome to apply, as are well-qualified and experienced teachers. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly successful, hard-working and friendly faculty whose work, professional development and well-being is greatly valued and supported by the Senior Leadership Team.
Hours and Terms: 0.4 FTE, Permanent
Salary: Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale (£32,916 to £51,048 FTE per annum)
Start date: 1 September 2026
For further information, please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Faculty Overview in the attachments section (below).
To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) by the closing date of 9.00am on Monday 13th April 2026.
Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 17th April 2026.
Please note that the school will be closed from 30th March to 10th April. If you have any queries regarding the role, we will respond as soon as possible; however, this is likely to be after the closing date.
Attachments
Click here to download the Job Description and Person Specification
Click here to download the Faculty Overview
Click here to download our Application Form
PE Teacher (Boys' PE)
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Boys’ Physical Education to join us from 1 September 2026. The successful candidate will teach Physical Education across Key Stages 3 and 4. The ability to deliver examination PE (theory and practical) is desirable.
While the majority of the timetable will be dedicated to Physical Education, the successful applicant will also be required to teach a second subject, preferably Mathematics or a Modern Foreign Language (German or French).
ECTs are welcome to apply, as are well-qualified and experienced teachers. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly successful, hard-working and friendly faculty whose work, professional development and well-being is greatly valued and supported by the Senior Leadership Team.
Hours and Terms: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale (£32,916 to £51,048 per annum)
Start date: 1 September 2026
For further information, please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Faculty Overview in the attachments section (below).
To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) by the closing date of Thursday 16th April 2026.
Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 24th April 2026.
Please note that the school will be closed from 30th March to 10th April. If you have any queries regarding the role, we will respond as soon as possible; however, this is likely to be after the closing date.
Attachments
Click here to download the Job Description and Person Specification
Click here to download the Faculty Overview
Click here to download our Application Form
Teacher of Design and Technology (Product Design)
We are seeking to appoint a Design and Technology Teacher (Product Design) to join us from 1 September 2026. The successful candidate will be required to teach across KS3 and KS4, and will have secure subject knowledge in at least one material area. In addition, it is essential to hold QTS and a Good honours degree in Design & Technology or related subject.
The Design & Technology department benefits from well-equipped specialist teaching spaces that support a wide range of practical learning experiences. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team committed to delivering engaging and challenging lessons that develop creativity, practical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Whether you are focused on developing your teaching or are an emerging leader, this position offers the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues within and beyond the faculty and to make a significant contribution to the future development of an already successful department.
ECTs are welcome to apply, as are well-qualified and experienced teachers. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly successful, hard-working and friendly faculty whose work, professional development and well-being is greatly valued and supported by the Senior Leadership Team.
Hours and Terms: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale (£32,916 to £51,048 per annum)
Start date: 1 September 2026
For further information, please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Faculty Overview in the attachments section of this advert.
To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) by the closing date of 9.00am on Monday 13th April 2026.
Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 16th April 2026.
Please note that the school will be closed from 30th March to 10th April. If you have any queries regarding the role, we will respond as soon as possible; however, this is likely to be after the closing date.
Attachments
Click here to download the Job Description and Person Specification
Click here to download the Faculty Overview
Click here to download our Application Form