Primary Teacher – Maternity Leaver

School & College; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special school in Bexhill-on-Sea seeks an enthusiastic Primary Teacher for a maternity cover role. The successful candidate will work with students aged 5-19 with SEND, adapting the curriculum to support diverse learning needs. Applicants are required to demonstrate a proven track record with complex SEND and a commitment to student achievement.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Primary or Secondary education.
• Experience with pupils with complex SEND.
• Strong communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons tailored to students' individual needs.
• Collaborate with support staff for effective intervention.
• Support pupils to achieve aspirational progress despite prior attainment.

Skills

Understanding of SEND

Teamwork

Curriculum adaptation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Primary Teacher – Maternity Cover (Primary, Secondary or Special School experienced), Please specify your areas of specialism / qualification when applying.

MPS/UPS + SEN1

To start September 2025 for a fixed term until 31st December 2025. We understand that notice periods may require that successful candidates may not be able to start until later in the autumn. Please confirm your required notice period when applying.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible, and innovative teacher for a maternity cover position in our primary provision.

St Mary’s is a popular and successful residential special school and college for pupils/students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language, and communication needs, learning difficulties, and other associated SEND.

We welcome applications from highly successful and experienced primary, secondary, mainstream, or special school teachers, as well as ECT Teachers. We are especially interested in hearing from candidates who have successfully worked with children with complex SEND in their current or previous experience. Please identify aspects of particular strength and successful experience when applying.

We seek a teacher who can adapt well to new challenges, is committed to raising achievement, and can demonstrate outstanding practice and high ambition for our pupils/students. The successful candidates will be skilled in adapting planning and implementing additional support programs to meet pupils’/students’ specific needs.

St Mary’s offers a high-quality learning environment, a friendly and welcoming staff team, including an onsite therapy team, access to excellent resources, and delightful pupils/students to work with.

The successful candidates will demonstrate:

• An understanding and interest in SEND, with experience working with pupils/students requiring additional support to access the curriculum.
• The ability to ensure aspirational progress for all pupils/students, regardless of their prior attainment, which at St Mary’s is significantly below age-related expectations.
• The ability to work effectively within a team, providing direction to support staff delivering targeted intervention programs.

How to apply: To apply, please email [e-mail] for an application pack. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the post by arrangement. Please call the school office to speak to Natalie Edwards, Principal: 01424 730740.

Closing date for applications is NOON on 16th June 2025. Interviews will be held the following week.

For safer recruitment purposes, we do not accept CVs as applications.

St Mary’s is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, and an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted applicants.

We are committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding, promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS check, and an online check will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.