Job Opportunities

Current Vacancies

Part Time Teacher of Spanish

(0.25-0.4 FTE starting at 0.27)

Main or Upper Pay Scale

To start September 2026

Lady Hawkins School is a small, inclusive and ambitious 11 to 16 school serving a rural community. We are proud of our strong relationships, calm learning environment and our commitment to knowing every student well. Staff describe the school as having a genuine family feel where collaboration and professional trust really matter.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Spanish to join our supportive and forward thinking team. This role would suit an experienced teacher or an early career teacher looking to develop their practice in a school where professional growth is actively encouraged.

The successful candidate will:

• be able to teach Spanish up to and including GCSE level.
• play an active role in the wider life of the department.

At Lady Hawkins School we offer a warm welcome, strong pastoral support and a culture built on respect, responsibility, collaboration and growth. Staff wellbeing is valued and protected, and workload is carefully considered. You will be part of a close knit team where your contribution is noticed and appreciated.

We are looking for someone who:

• has strong subject knowledge in Spanish
• delivers engaging and well structured lessons
• builds positive relationships with students and colleagues
• is committed to inclusive practice and adaptive teaching
• wants to be part of a school that is continuing to grow and improve

We can offer

• small class sizes and excellent relationships with students
• a supportive leadership team and strong professional development
• a calm and orderly learning environment
• opportunities to shape curriculum and contribute to whole school development
• a welcoming rural setting with strong community links

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and strongly recommended. To arrange a visit or for an informal conversation about the role, please contact the school office.

All application forms to be returned to office@lhs.hereford.sch.uk

Closing Date:  Friday 15th May (noon)

Interview Date: w/c 18th May

 

Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

30 hours per week

05HC £25,989 – £28,142 (£17,666 – £19,130 pro rata)

Lady Hawkins School is a small, inclusive and ambitious 11 to 16 school serving a rural community. We are proud of our strong relationships, calm learning environment and our commitment to knowing every student well. Staff describe the school as having a genuine family feel where collaboration and professional trust really matter.

We are looking for an additional Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the curriculum and enable them to fully access learning and participate in school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive working relationships with pupils
• Provide support within the classroom and wider school environment
• Support engagement with learning activities, adapting tasks where necessary
• Work closely with pupils, other teaching assistants, teaching staff, the SENCo, and external professionals
• Lead a coaching circle of ten pupils twice a week (full training will be provided)
• Run clubs and interventions as required
• Be flexible in supporting the wider school, including supervising or covering lessons if required

Skills & Qualities

• Believes in our approach to restorative practice
• Patient, calm, and empathetic approach
• Flexible and willing to respond to changing daily demands
• Willingness to undertake training
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and strongly recommended. To arrange a visit or for an informal conversation about the role, please contact the school office.

All application forms to be returned to office@lhs.hereford.sch.uk

Closing Date:  Monday 18th May (noon)

 

Teaching Assistant (SEN Level 3)

1:1 Support – Personal Care & Physical Needs

30 hours per week

06HC £28,142 – £32,061 (pro rata £19,130 – £21,794)

Lady Hawkins School is a small, inclusive and ambitious 11 to 16 school serving a rural community. We are proud of our strong relationships, calm learning environment and our commitment to knowing every student well. Staff describe the school as having a genuine family feel where collaboration and professional trust really matter.

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and adaptable Teaching Assistant to support an 11-year-old male pupil with physical needs from September 2026. This role includes supporting physiotherapy programmes and personal care, enabling the pupil to fully access learning and participate in school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive working relationships with pupils
• Provide support within the classroom and wider school environment
• Support the pupil in following a daily physiotherapy programme (full training will be provided)
• Assist with mobility and physical positioning as required
• Provide personal and intimate care, following strict safeguarding procedures and ensuring all care is delivered with respect, privacy, sensitivity, and a focus on promoting independence.
• Support engagement with learning activities, adapting tasks where necessary
• Work closely with pupils, other teaching assistants, teaching staff, the SENCo, and external professionals
• Lead a coaching circle of ten pupils twice a week (full training will be provided)
• Run clubs and interventions as required
• Be flexible in supporting the wider school, including supervising or covering lessons if required

Skills & Qualities

• Believes in our approach to restorative practice
• Patient, calm, and empathetic approach
• Comfortable supporting personal care needs
• Flexible and willing to respond to changing daily demands
• Willingness to undertake training (e.g. safeguarding, physiotherapy support, manual handling)
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience working with children with physical or additional needs
• Experience supporting physiotherapy or medical routines
• Experience providing personal care

Additional Information

This role involves personal and intimate care. The successful candidate will be expected to follow strict safeguarding, health and safety, and dignity protocols at all times. Training will be provided where needed.

The pupil is a valued member of the school community and benefits from consistent support, positive relationships, and encouragement to develop independence.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Hours 

8.40pm – 3.40pm Monday-Friday, term time only.

We are also open to this being a job share for two suitable part-time candidates. This can be discussed at interview, or if you would like to discuss this with us before applying, please contact us at senco@lhs.hereford.sch.uk or call 01544 230 441.

We welcome all potential applicants to join us for a tour of our school at 9am Friday 15th May. Should you wish to visit us but are unable to attend, please contact us and we will arrange an alternative date/time for you.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and strongly recommended. To arrange a visit or for an informal conversation about the role, please contact the school office.

All application forms to be returned to office@lhs.hereford.sch.uk

Closing Date:  Monday 18th May (noon)

Lady Hawkins’ School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level and an online search.