Teacher (The Southfield Trust)

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A supportive and welcoming staff team

Staff Wellbeing - Free Employee Health

Opportunities for professional develop

Dynamic and creative work environment

Job summary

The Southfield Trust in Eastbourne is seeking a full-time teacher for Summerdown School starting January 2027, with a six-month probation. The role may involve working across Trust sites. The post offers 32.5 paid hours and a Main Teacher Pay Scale with a SEN allowance of £2,885 per annum.

We welcome Early Career Teachers and value a pupil-centered approach, collaboration with families and professionals, and a commitment to safeguarding and high standards of welfare.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• The Trust are looking to appoint a full-time Teacher from January 2027, subject to a successful six month probationary period.
• Position is based at Summerdown School but candidates should be aware they may be required to work on any of the Trust’s sites.
• Summerdown is an all-through school for children and young people with moderate to severe learning difficulties.
• The paid hours of work are 32.5 (full-time hours).
• The salary range is Main Teacher Pay Scale plus a SEN Allowance of £2,885 per annum.

Skills

Creative and innovative teaching

Student-centered learning

Collaborative approach

Engagement with parents and other pros

Clear communication skills

Education

QTS or QTLS status

Job description

Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time

The Southfield Trust
3 Broadwater Way
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 9PZ

Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

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 a full-time Teacher from January 2027, subject to a successful six month probationary period.
• Position is based at Summerdown School but candidates should be aware they may be required to work on any of the Trust’s sites.
• Summerdown is an all-through school for children and young people with moderate to severe learning difficulties.
• The paid hours of work are 32.5 (full-time hours).
• The salary range is Main Teacher Pay Scale plus a SEN Allowance of £2,885 per annum.

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.

• 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.

We do not accept CVs. We are unable to offer overseas sponsorship.

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.

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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 .

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.