Hob Moor Oaks Academy, York

PMLD Class Teacher

Full time, permanent position

MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance

About the Trust

Ebor Academy Trust is a family of schools located across North and East Yorkshire, York and the Humber region.   We think of ourselves as being one school across many sites, working collaboratively to deliver high quality, rich and engaging education in our diverse communities.  Our aims are to enable all our learners to flourish and to open doors for their very best futures.

We genuinely seek to live by our values of Excellence, Belonging, Opportunity and Respect; these underpin how we work and how we relate to each other.   We have high ambitions for our learners and staff and aim to deliver this through a culture of continuous development, support, kindness and understanding.  We are a friendly trust that puts people first.

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional  PMLD Teacher to join our team—someone who can represent our core values and help our pupils navigate their personal learning journeys with confidence.

About you…

Teaching at Hob Moor Oaks requires a versatile toolkit of skills and expertise

. You should have—or be eager to develop—expertise in:

• High Expectations: A firm belief that our children deserve the highest quality of education and the most ambitious outcomes.
• Team Leadership: The ability to lead a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants to improve educational outcomes for all, ensuring a seamless blend of education and personal care. 
• A Life Beyond the Classroom: We value well-rounded individuals. Whether you are a marathon runner, a weekend baker, a dedicated gamer, or a keen gardener—your outside interests bring their own personality, energy and perspective to our staff room.
• Resilience: Being a calm, steady energy to the classroom, providing a sense of security for pupils with complex medical and physical needs. 
• Humour: A genuine love for the joy and unpredictability of working within a special school community. 
• Organisation: An understanding of the importance of providing predictable, well-organised routines to ensure our pupils feel psychologically safe in their learning environment. 
• Engagement Model: A developing knowledge of the Engagement Model and the sensory curriculum requirements to meet the needs of pupils with PMLD and how to integrate multidisciplinary team (MDT) targets into the curriculum.

Our curriculum is bespoke, experiential, and designed around the developmental stages of our pupils. In this role, you will be the architect of a classroom environment that brings our six core values to life:

• I am ME: You will celebrate the uniqueness of every child, ensuring their EHCP provision and short-term outcomes are met through creative, individualised planning.
• I am SAFE: You will lead a classroom rooted in our school values, using high expectations for health and safety, robust Moving and Handling routines and implementing individual MDT targets and individual care plans. 
• I am CURIOUS: You will follow our school curriculum to design learning opportunities that spark engagement and an inquisitive spirit.
• I am NURTURED: You will foster a team culture where staff and pupils alike feel respected, valued, and advocated for.
• I BELONG: You will ensure your classroom is an inclusive hub where every child contributes positively to our school community.
• I am PREPARED: You will use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies to support pupil’s understanding of the world around them (e.g.touch cues, body signs, objects of reference (OOR), eye gaze and symbol system). 

Why Join Hob Moor Oaks?

A highly supportive and collaborative leadership team.

A commitment to your professional development and well-being.

A vibrant, purpose-built environment designed for our pupils' specific needs.

Working with us

All new starters with the Trust receive a thorough induction programme, followed by a programme of training which is targeted to the role.  But it doesn’t stop there, all staff receive development on an ongoing basis and we actively encourage career development through a range of continuous professional development and longer programmes of learning, including NPQs.

We offer generous terms and conditions of employment.  All our staff have access to a comprehensive Wellbeing Programme to help you and your family stay healthy.  This includes access to free private GP and nurse appointments, exercise advice and classes, plus a variety of specialist clinics as well as counselling services.   We also offer significant discounts on many high street shops, online retailers and travel agents, not to mention free car parking at all our schools, an enviable pension scheme, sick pay and family friendly policies.

The Trust is striving to be an inclusive and diverse organisation, where everyone feels able to be themselves and experiences a strong sense of belonging. The Trust wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment and opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex.  We encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds and seek to develop a community of staff that accurately represents society as a whole.  All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to, amongst other things, an enhanced DBS check.  This also means that all applicants need to complete the online form in full as we are not able to accept CVs.  Please see the Trust’s Recruitment Policy for further information. 

School visits are available on Tuesday 11th May at 4pm. Please contact the school office on 01904 806655 or admin.hmo@ebor.academy to book.

Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026

Interview date: week commencing 20th May 2026