Benefits of Working at Hartlepool Free School

At Hartlepool Free School, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. By joining our team, you will play a pivotal role in creating positive outcomes for children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) conditions. Here’s why working with us is a rewarding and fulfilling experience:

A Purpose-Driven Role

  • Be part of a school designed to make a real difference, providing specialist support and expert teaching to help every child reach their full potential.
  • Work in an aspirational environment where inclusivity and high expectations are at the heart of everything we do.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

  • Enjoy working in a purpose-built school equipped with thoughtfully designed sensory spaces, outdoor learning areas, and specialist sports facilities to support innovative teaching and learning approaches.
  • Access resources tailored to meet the unique needs of pupils with SEMH conditions.

Professional Development Opportunities

  • Benefit from ongoing CPD and training to support your growth as an educator or specialist professional.
  • Collaborate with a team of skilled and dedicated staff who are passionate about improving outcomes for children with additional needs.

Supportive and Collaborative Culture

  • Join a close-knit, supportive team that values your input and celebrates your achievements.
  • Be part of a forward-thinking school that encourages collaboration and innovation to meet the changing needs of our pupils.

A Meaningful Impact

  • Shape the lives of young people by helping them develop their confidence, independence, and skills for life.
  • Contribute to a school that values every pupil’s individuality and provides the opportunities they need to thrive.

At Hartlepool Free School, you’ll be joining a community dedicated to transforming the lives of young people and their families. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Explore our current vacancies and join us on this exciting journey!

Current Vacancies

TEACHER - SEMH School - Core Subjects 

Salary – MPS/UPS +SEN1 

Start Date – September 2026 

We wish to appoint a highly motivated Teacher who will inspire a thirst for knowledge and learning within our new Free School in Hartlepool, a borough which is home to some of the most vulnerable children and families in the country.  Hartlepool Free School (HFS) provides first rate education for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges in a stunning setting with an outstanding team. We do this through recruiting first rate and confident managers of classrooms who are outstanding teachers, supported by gifted and caring support staff. 

The successful candidate will possess energy and enthusiasm and believe that every young person deserves the very best education and support to achieve positive outcomes. A commitment to raising achievement, and a willingness to learn, train and develop as a leader of learning, are all essential. We can offer you an environment that operates within our guiding values of; kindness, a growth mindset, resilience and personal responsibility as well as the support to develop your career to its next step.  

The successful candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and demonstrable success from their current role.  We are looking for someone with high standards, values which chime with ours, and real emotional intelligence. 

You must be flexible, innovative and responsive, able to work effectively to identify every opportunity to help our children and young people develop their skills and confidence, both academically and personally and as members of their community. 

This is an outstanding and unique opportunity for a talented individual to join our new dynamic and forward-thinking team. We would expect that applicants would have a suitably proven track record in English, Science or Maths and would be able to lead learning in other areas such as humanities or vocational subjects as secondary specialisms. All teachers also act as personal tutors for a named group of students, providing pastoral care and guidance throughout the school day.  

Hartlepool Free School is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS and barred list clearance will be required for this post, together with   completion of a pre-employment health questionnaire, and receipt of satisfactory references.

The Application Process 

Please request an application form and further details by emailing sarah.harrington@hartlepoolfreeschool.org.uk. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 18th May at 9am.