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The Hawthorns School, Chelmsford
Job Ref No. ECC7006-148 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 5 Point 10 - 13
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 30/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 05/10/2026

Job Description

Key Information

Application process

Applicants must download and complete the SEAX Trust Application Form and submit it directly to laura.roberts@thehawthornsschool.com before the closing date of Wednesday 30th September 2026 at Midday. We are recruiting for several positions and reserve the right to close the vacancy once all posts are filled successfully. All applicants are strongly advised to read the job description and person specification for the post prior to submitting their application.

Interview date

Interviews will be held at The Hawthorns School, Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2XT week commencing Monday 5th October 2026. Please note the school does not reimburse candidates for interview expenses.

Applicants who require further information or would like to visit the school should contact the School Office on .

Key Information regarding Terms and Conditions

Hours per week: 33 hours per week

Initial Working Pattern: Monday & Wednesday 8.15 am - 3.15 pm, Tuesday & Thursday 8.15am - 4.00 pm, Friday 8.15 am - 3.00 pm

Working weeks per year: 40 working weeks per annum

Please note, you are paid one extra working week per annum to cover your attendance at parents' evenings, staff meetings and for preparation. Part of this allocation allows your contract to be extended by 45 minutes on one day per week. Normally, this will be on Thursdays, but this will be determined by the Headteacher.

Part time posts

Pro-rated holiday entitlement for this post is 5.8 weeks per annum, dependent on length of service. The successful candidate will work during each week of term time including non-pupil days. In addition, they will be paid one extra working week per annum to cover attendance at extended CPD, parents' evenings, staff meetings and preparation as agreed in advance with their line manager. Holiday will be deemed to be taken during school closure periods. There is no entitlement to take holiday during term time.

Pay

This post is paid on LGPCD Pay Scale 5. The full time pay range for this Scale is £28,608 - £30,023 per year and so the actual starting salary for this part-time post will be £22,412.70. These figures include the holiday pay entitlement for someone with less than five years' continuous service, as specified by the Essex County Council Modification Order. Employees are paid in twelve equal monthly payments per year.

Information about the School

The Hawthorns School opened its doors in January 2023 for children with autism. We are now in our beautiful purpose-built school in the heart of Chelmsford and are extending our provision for KS3 and KS4 pupils.

The provision at the school caters for pupils who have a diagnosis of autism and offers a full-time education with a focus on social communication, emotional regulation and relationship-building while, at the same time, offering a broad and balanced range of curriculum subjects, including literacy and numeracy.

Pupils will be aged 7-16 and will have an EHCP. There will be ten residential places available for pupils from Monday to Thursday each school week. These will be managed by the school and will enhance the day curriculum offer.

We have established a school which embodies the ethos, vision and values of the SEAX Trust and the other schools in the Trust (Thriftwood School & College, Langham Oaks School, Grove House School and Kingswode Hoe School).

The Hawthorns' mission:

Our mission is to provide a personalised and imaginative curriculum designed to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to build the basis for a purposeful and fulfilling adult life for young people with autism. Through outstanding teaching and secure relationships, pupils will gain the confidence to communicate effectively, acquire appropriate accreditation for next steps forward, learn core skills for life, develop healthy relationships, self-advocate, contribute to their community and keep themselves safe.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Documents

• Advert & Headteacher's Letter
• Job Description & Person Specification
• Key Information Sheet
• Privacy Notice
• Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement
• Work for SEAX Trust

Contact Information

Laura Roberts
The Hawthorns School
Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 2XT

Telephone:
Email: admin@thehawthornsschool.com

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The Hawthorns School opened its doors in January 2023 for children with autism. We are now in our beautiful purpose-built school in the heart of Chelmsford and are extending our provision for KS3 and KS4 pupils. The provision at the school caters for pupils who have a diagnosis of autism and offers a full-time education with a focus on social communication, emotional regulation and relationship-building while, at the same time, offering a broad and balanced range of curriculum subjects, including literacy and numeracy. Pupils will be aged 7-16 and will have an EHCP. There will be ten residential places available for pupils from Monday to Thursday each school week. These will be managed by the school and will enhance the day curriculum offer. We have established a school which embodies the ethos, vision and values of the SEAX Trust and the other schools in the Trust (Thriftwood School & College, Langham Oaks School, Grove House School and Kingswode Hoe School). The Hawthorns' mission: Our mission is to provide a personalised and imaginative curriculum designed to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to build the basis for a purposeful and fulfilling adult life for young people with autism. Through outstanding teaching and secure relationships, pupils will gain the confidence to communicate effectively, acquire appropriate accreditation for next steps forward, learn core skills for life, develop healthy relationships, self-advocate, contribute to their community and keep themselves safe. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Hours per week: 33 hours per week Initial Working Pattern: Monday & Wednesday 8.15 am - 3.15 pm, Tuesday & Thursday 8.15am - 4.00 pm,Friday 8.15 am - 3.00 pm Working weeks per year: 40 working weeks per annum

• Please note, you are paid one extra working week per annum to cover your attendance at parents'evenings, staff meetings and for preparation. Part of this allocation allows your contract to be extended by 45 minutes on one day per week. Normally, this will be on Thursdays, but this will be determined by the Headteacher.
Part time posts Pro-rated holiday entitlement for this post is 5.8 weeks per annum, dependent on length of service. The successful candidate will work during each week of term time including non-pupil days. In addition, they will be paid one extra working week per annum to cover attendance at extended CPD, parents' evenings, staff meetings and preparation as agreed in advance with their line manager.Holiday will be deemed to be taken during school closure periods. There is no entitlement to take holiday during term time., This post is paid on LGPCD Pay Scale 5. The full time pay range for this Scale is £28,608 - £30,023 per year and so the actual starting salary for this part-time post will be £22,412.70
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• These figures include the holiday pay entitlement for someone with less than five years' continuous
service, as specified by the Essex County Council Modification Order. Employees are paid in twelve equal monthly payments per year