Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,916 to £51,048 per year |
| Additional salary information: | MPR - UPR + SEN1 £2787 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Theale, Reading |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Castle School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Inspire Change. Empower Young People. Join The Castle School Family.
Are you a passionate, dedicated secondary teacher with a heart for supporting students with SEMH needs? We are seeking an inspirational educator who can engage, motivate and nurture our incredible young people. As a growing provision that first opened in September 2022, this is a truly exciting moment to join our journey. Be part of our expansion and help shape a future where every student feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.
At The Castle School, you’ll join a close, caring team committed to creating student centred, therapeutic learning environments. You will design and deliver a vibrant, engaging curriculum that meets the individual needs of each learner, ensuring every young person receives the support and challenge they need to succeed.
We welcome applications from teachers across subject ranges, who share our passion for transforming the lives of young people, in particular Science and ICT, but other subject specialisms are welcome. If you are energised by person centred practice, therapeutic approaches, and the opportunity to help shape a growing provision, we would love to hear from you.
If you bring drive, positivity and a commitment to making a real difference in a fast paced, dynamic setting, then read on…
The core purpose of the role will be to:
• Plan and deliver person centred learning for students with a variety of individual needs.
• Monitor and review student progress and social and emotional development
• To be part of a positive and inclusive wider school community
• To work with a wider multi-professional team to develop therapeutic learning environments focused on positive wellbeing for both students and colleagues.
For the successful candidate, we can offer:
• The opportunity to work with highly experienced, devoted colleagues and students who value the experiences we provide, within a dynamic, creative, therapeutic environment
• A bespoke package of support and CPD to enable you to grow and develop into who you are aspiring to be
• High levels of support in a caring, positive and inclusive environment
• Well trained, professional and supportive governors
• Freedom to innovate and an active role in contributing to the shared vision of the school
This position will be based at our Theale site RG7 5BZ.
Closing Date: 11th February 2026
Interviews: 23rd February 2026
Please be aware we are unable to accept CV's due to our safer recruitment practices. Please ensure that all information is included on the application form.
We reserve the right to interview before the advertised date should we receive applications for individuals that match the person specification criteria. Therefore, we strongly advise you apply before the closing date.
The Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant checks including online searches to help to identify any incidents and/or issues which may be relevant to your suitability for the role, which the school may want to explore further with you.
Are you a passionate, dedicated secondary teacher with a heart for supporting students with SEMH needs? We are seeking an inspirational educator who can engage, motivate and nurture our incredible young people. As a growing provision that first opened in September 2022, this is a truly exciting moment to join our journey. Be part of our expansion and help shape a future where every student feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.
At The Castle School, you’ll join a close, caring team committed to creating student centred, therapeutic learning environments. You will design and deliver a vibrant, engaging curriculum that meets the individual needs of each learner, ensuring every young person receives the support and challenge they need to succeed.
We welcome applications from teachers across subject ranges, who share our passion for transforming the lives of young people, in particular Science and ICT, but other subject specialisms are welcome. If you are energised by person centred practice, therapeutic approaches, and the opportunity to help shape a growing provision, we would love to hear from you.
If you bring drive, positivity and a commitment to making a real difference in a fast paced, dynamic setting, then read on…
The core purpose of the role will be to:
• Plan and deliver person centred learning for students with a variety of individual needs.
• Monitor and review student progress and social and emotional development
• To be part of a positive and inclusive wider school community
• To work with a wider multi-professional team to develop therapeutic learning environments focused on positive wellbeing for both students and colleagues.
For the successful candidate, we can offer:
• The opportunity to work with highly experienced, devoted colleagues and students who value the experiences we provide, within a dynamic, creative, therapeutic environment
• A bespoke package of support and CPD to enable you to grow and develop into who you are aspiring to be
• High levels of support in a caring, positive and inclusive environment
• Well trained, professional and supportive governors
• Freedom to innovate and an active role in contributing to the shared vision of the school
This position will be based at our Theale site RG7 5BZ.
Closing Date: 11th February 2026
Interviews: 23rd February 2026
Please be aware we are unable to accept CV's due to our safer recruitment practices. Please ensure that all information is included on the application form.
We reserve the right to interview before the advertised date should we receive applications for individuals that match the person specification criteria. Therefore, we strongly advise you apply before the closing date.
The Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant checks including online searches to help to identify any incidents and/or issues which may be relevant to your suitability for the role, which the school may want to explore further with you.
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