Teacher (The Southfield Trust) at East Sussex County Council

Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

45352.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Qualified Teacher, QTS Status, QTLS Status, Pupil-Centered Approach, Innovation, Creativity, Communication Development, Self Regulation Development, Collaboration, Working With Parents, Supporting Pupils With Special Educational Needs, Willingness To Learn

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours Working pattern: Full-time Closing date: Monday 23 March 2026 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: The Southfield Trust 3 Broadwater Way Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9PZ Email: recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com [recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com] Website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com [www.thesouthfieldtrust.com] Please note, we do not accept CVs. Join Our Team The Southfield MAT consists of four outstanding special schools across six sites; South Downs School, The Lindfield School, Hazel Court School and Summerdown School. All provide the best possible educational opportunities for all its SEN learners and their families, striving to create a positive environment with a welcoming and highly supportive whole staff team approach. We Offer • A supportive and welcoming staff team • Staff Wellbeing - Free Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) • Opportunities for professional development • A dynamic and creative work environment The Role • The Trust are looking to appoint permanent positions for May and September 2026, subject to a successful one year probationary period. • Positions are at based at Summerdown School, in both Secondary and Primary provisions. • The paid hours of work are 32.5 (full-time hours). • The salary range is from £32,916 to £45,352 (Main Pay Scale) plus an SEN Allowance of £2,787 per annum. • Candidates should be aware they may be required to work on any one of the Trust’s sites. About You The Southfield Trust is looking to appoint an excellent, self-motivated and inspirational class teacher who is committed to a pupil-centered approach to learning and who are dedicated to creating exciting, purposeful and challenging learning opportunities. The successful candidates will be: • A qualified teacher with QTS or QTLS status. • Innovative, creative and passionate about what they do for each individual learner. • Able to contribute towards developing the independence, communication and self regulation of each individual learner. • Committed to working with parents / carers, and other professionals resulting in the best possible life outcomes and future opportunities. • Collaborative in their approach towards supporting the wider work of the school and Trust. Applications are encouraged from applicants with experience of supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs or who may have some experience but more than anything, a willingness to learn through collaborative working with other skilled staff. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome to apply for this post. How to Apply CLOSING DATE IS MIDDAY Monday 23rd March 2026 - Interview date: tbc If you have not received a response by Friday 17th April 2026, you may assume your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. For more information about the Trust and to apply please visit our website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com where you can find the Teaching Staff Application form, Job Description & Personal Specification. Visits to the Trust are welcomed. We do not accept CVs. We are unable to offer overseas sponsorship. We look forward to receiving your application which can be sent to: recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com [recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com] The Southfield Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment will be subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory DBS Enhanced clearance and references. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. Additional Information The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Responsibilities

The role involves appointing permanent class teachers committed to a pupil-centered approach to learning, dedicated to creating exciting, purposeful, and challenging learning opportunities for SEN learners. Successful candidates will contribute towards developing the independence, communication, and self-regulation of each individual learner.