East Sussex County Council
Teacher (The Southfield Trust)
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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.
The successful candidates will be:
- 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.
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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 Offer
- A supportive and welcoming staff team
- Staff Wellbeing - Free Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
- Opportunities for professional development
- A dynamic and creative work environment
How to Apply
CLOSING DATE: Midday Friday 16th October 2026
If you have not received a response by Friday 30th October 2026, 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.
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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
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 this link.
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.
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