Teacher (The Southfield Trust - Lindfield School)

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive staff team

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

The Southfield Trust is seeking an excellent, self-motivated class teacher for The Lindfield School on a fixed-term contract until 31st August 2027, with 32.5 paid hours (full-time). The role may involve working across the Trust’s sites to support our SEN learners and develop independent communication and self-regulation skills.

You will hold QTS or QTLS and contribute to a pupil-centred, collaborative approach with parents, carers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS or QTLS status.
• Innovative, creative and passionate about each learner.
• Able to contribute to developing independence, communication and self-regulation.
• Commitment to working with parents/carers and professionals for the best outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach as a full-time class teacher on a fixed-term contract until 31 Aug 2027.
• Based at The Lindfield School but may be required to work on other Trust sites.
• Support SEN learners and promote independence, communication and self-regulation.
• Collaborate with school and Trust staff to support wider work.

Skills

QTS or QTLS status

Education

QTS or QTLS status

Job description

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours

Working pattern: Full-time

Fixed term: Until 31 August 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: [e-mail]
Website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com

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, on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027 subject to a successful six month probationary period
• Position is based at The Lindfield School but candidates should be aware they may be required to work on any of the Trust’s sites
• The Lindfield School is a specialist secondary setting that celebrates the unique talents and strengths of all our learners
• The paid hours of work are 32.5 (full-time hours). Fixed term Contract to 31st August 2027. Contract subject to a probationary 6 months.
• 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.
• 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) will not be considered for this post.

Closing date: Friday 20 November 2026

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 . 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.