Primary Teacher

East Sussex Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative full-time teacher to support pupils with special educational needs. The role involves ensuring aspirational progress for students who may be significantly below age-related expectations. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of SEND and previous experience working in either primary mainstream or special school settings. This position offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing professional learning opportunities

Wellbeing support and resources

Access to on-site swimming pool

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and interest in SEND.
• Experience in raising achievement for pupils below age-related expectations.
• Ability to provide direction to support staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils/students with additional help accessing the curriculum.
• Ensure aspirational progress for all pupils/students.
• Work collaboratively with support staff.

Skills

Understanding of SEND

Experience supporting pupils with additional needs

Ability to work effectively in a team

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Salary: £32,916 to £51,048 MPS/UPS (+ £2,787 SEN Allowance)

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time teachers hours

Closing date: 30 January 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 02 February

How to apply: For an application pack, please email: [e-mail]. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the post by arrangement.

Who to contact if you have a query: Please call the school office to speak to Natalie Edwards, Principal: 01424 730740

Primary Mainstream or Special School experienced, please specify your areas of specialism / qualification when applying.

To start Spring 2026 or sooner if possible.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and innovative teacher as a result of a continuing increase in pupil/student numbers at our school.

St Mary’s is a popular and successful residential special school and college for pupils/students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language and communication needs, learning difficulties and other associated SEND.

We welcome applications from highly successful and experienced teachers from primary mainstream or special school settings, also including ECTs. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with children with complex SEND. Applicants are encouraged to highlight their areas of strength and successful experience in their application.

We are looking to appoint a teacher who can adapt well to new challenges, is committed to raising achievement, and can demonstrate outstanding practice and high aspirations for our pupils/students. The successful candidate will be especially skilled in adapting planning and implementing additional support programmes to meet the specific needs of pupils/students.

St Mary’s is a fantastic place to work. We offer a strong and friendly staff team, wonderful pupils/students to work with in a positive and inspiring environment that values both personal and professional growth.

We are committed to employee wellbeing and development – offering ongoing professional learning opportunities, wellbeing support and resources, access to our on-site swimming pool, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential 24/7 support.

Responsibilities and requirements

• A strong understanding of and interest in SEND, with experience supporting pupils/students who require additional help accessing the curriculum
• The ability to ensure aspirational progress for all pupils/students, regardless of prior attainment, which at St Mary’s is significantly below age-related expectations
• The ability to work effectively within a team, providing direction to support staff delivering targeted intervention programmes

For safer recruitment purposes, we do not accept CVs by way of application.

St Mary’s is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted applicants.

About us

St Mary’s is a successful residential special school and college for pupils/students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language, communication needs, learning difficulties and other associated SEND.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.