Primary Teacher

• Location: Heathfield, East Sussex
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: UQT1-6 / MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 (FTE £25,323 to £46,525) Plus SEN additional allowance (FTE £2,539)
• Start Date: ASAP or September

St Mary’s School, part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, is a ‘Good’ special school seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and effective Primary Classroom Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner committed to raising standards and motivated to engage learners with complex needs. The school provides 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).

Day-to-day of the role:

• Deliver an exciting and innovative curriculum that is sensitive to the needs of pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Engage and motivate learners with complex needs, raising standards and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively within a lively, industrious environment to support the personalised curriculum.
• Contribute to the school’s ambition to improve outcomes for all learners.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Highly organised with the ability to motivate and engage learners with complex needs.
• Experience in Special Education is not essential but is advantageous.
• Ability to deliver a curriculum that is both exciting and innovative, while sensitive to the needs of pupils.
• Strong commitment to professional development and team collaboration.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary scale with SEN additional allowance.
• Part of a supportive working and learning environment.
• Professional development is highly valued with strong induction, ECT, and unqualified teacher programmes.
• Opportunity to contribute to a dedicated and forward-thinking school.

To apply for this Primary Classroom Teacher position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your approach to curriculum delivery, your experience, and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. Join us in our drive to discover success through learning, self-belief, and achievement.