Eastbourne (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£31,650 - £43,606 per annum
32.5
Job introduction
Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: Midday Friday 16 May 2025
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
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.
About the role
BE OUTSTANDING. JOIN OUTSTANDING.
Classroom Teacher
Join Our Team
The Southfield Multi Academy Trust 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 and strive 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
- This is a permanent position from September 2025, subject to a successful probationary period.
- Position is at based at Summerdown school in our Primary setting.
- The paid hours of work are 32.5 (full-time hours).
- The salary range is from £31,650 to £43,607 (Main Pay Scale) plus an SEN Allowance of £2,679 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: 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 16TH May 2025
Interview date: Monday 26th May 2025
If you have not received a response by Friday 30 May 2025, 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 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
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
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 www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
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.