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:
KS2/3 Transition Teacher & Designated Teacher for Looked After Children
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, confident and aspirational teacher to this pivotal and highly influential role at Hanley Castle High School. The KS2/3 teacher plays a vital role in ensuring that all students access learning, achieve their potential, and feel valued within our inclusive school environment. Primarily teaching English and mathematics to pupils in Years 7 and 8 who are not yet secondary‑ready, the role requires a strong belief in high expectations for all pupils, alongside a clear understanding that students with SEND may require tailored support, reasonable adjustments, and adaptive approaches to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The role also includes statutory responsibility as the school’s Designated Teacher for Looked After and Previously Looked After Children, promoting the educational achievement, wellbeing and inclusion of pupils in care through close collaboration with families, colleagues and external professionals.
Whether you are an experienced primary school teacher looking to develop your career in a secondary setting, or a secondary trained teacher, this role is suited to an ambitious teacher with strong inclusive values, secure classroom practice and a desire to develop their leadership journey within SEND and pupil wellbeing. The successful candidate will be reflective in their practice, committed to continually developing their inclusive pedagogy, able to build trusting and respectful relationships with vulnerable pupils, and work collaboratively with the Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo), staff, parents, carers and external agencies. Previous experience as a Designated Teacher for Looked After Children is not essential; however, candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of the statutory responsibilities and a real commitment to championing the achievement of looked after and previously looked after children.
Hours and Terms: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale+ TLR 2.3 £3527 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.
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.
For further information, please see our Job Description and Person Specification in the attachments section of this advert.
To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) by the closing date of Sunday 10 May 2026.
Interviews are expected to be held Monday 18th May 2026.
Attachments
Click here to download the Job Description and Person Specification
Click here to download our Application Form
Science Teacher (Chemistry Specialism)
We are seeking to appoint a Science Teacher with Chemistry as a specialism to join us from 1 September 2026. The successful candidate will be required to teach across the full ability range including KS3, KS4 and KS5. This job is arising as a result of an external promotion of a member of the Science team.
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 of 9.00am on Monday 11th May 2026.
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
Interviews will be held 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
Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science to join us from 1 September 2026. This post is offered with a TLR 2.3 (£3,527), with specific areas of responsibility to be confirmed with the successful candidate. This job is arising as a result of an external promotion of a member of the Science team.
The successful candidate will be required to teach across the full ability range at KS3 and KS4. The ability to teach Chemistry, and to teach at KS5, would be an advantage.
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) + TLR2.3
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 11th May 2026.
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
Interviews will be held 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