Teacher of English (St Mary’s, as part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust)

East Sussex County Council; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Heathfield is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join their special school. The role involves engaging students with complex needs and delivering an innovative curriculum. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to raising standards in English and possess strong organizational skills. This is an opportunity to work in a welcoming environment and contribute to a dedicated team. Experience in special education is preferred but not required. Closing date for applications is midday on January 8, 2026.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive working environment

Commitment to safeguarding and welfare

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to raising standards in English.
• Ability to motivate learners with emotional and mental health needs.
• Experience in special education is not essential but beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to students with complex needs.
• Develop engaging and innovative curriculum delivery.
• Participate in a professional development environment.

Skills

Ability to engage learners with complex needs

Organizational skills

Creative curriculum delivery

Team player

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher of English (St Mary’s, as part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust)

Heathfield, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Info

• Job Identification 2198
• Job Category Education
• Posting Date 12/12/2025, 12:00 AM
• Apply Before 01/08/2026, 12:00 PM
• Locations Heathfield, East Sussex, United Kingdom
• Enable Applications No
• Working Hours 32.5
• Salary From 32,916
• Salary To 51,048
• Working Pattern Full Time
• Contract Type Permanent Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Job Description

Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 8th January 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
St Mary’s, as part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust
Maynards Green
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN38 9QU

MPS 1-6/UPS 1-3 plus TLR2a and SEN Additional Allowances

The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, based across East Sussex, is an aspirational and supportive Trust, aiming to create a warm, caring, stable, supportive environment in which all staff and pupils feel safe. We are three special schools and a vocational free school. We strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement.Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.

St Mary’s School, as part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, is a 'Good' special school in Horam. As one of three special schools within the Trust, we make provision for children and young people with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, all of whom have an Education Health Care plan (EHCP). We are ambitious in our drive to improve outcomes for all our learners. St Mary’s School offers the right candidate the opportunity to work in a lively, industrious environment.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and effective teacher of English, who is strongly committed to raising standards in their subject area.The successful candidate will need to be highly organised and have the ability and resilience to motivate and engage learners with complex needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent and inspirational team player who would like to be part of, and contribute to, a dedicated and forward thinking School.

Although experience of working in Special Education is not essential for this post, you should be able to demonstrate an approach to curriculum delivery that is exciting and innovative, while also being sensitive to the needs of our pupils.

The successful candidate will be joining a Trust and school that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our pupils. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued.

Closing date for completed applications is by midday, Thursday 8 th January 2026

For further information about the Trust and St Mary’s School, please visit SABDEN's website here: www.sabden.org.uk

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).

About Us

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 tohttps://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.