Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Midday Friday 06 February 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:     [email protected]
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.

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 permanent positions for April/May and September 2026, subject to a successful one year probationary period.

• Positions are at based at Summerdown School, in both Secondary and Primary provisions.

• The paid hours of work are 32.5 (full-time hours).

• The salary range is from £32,916 to £45,352 (Main Pay Scale) plus an SEN Allowance of £2,787 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:

• 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. 

How to Apply

CLOSING DATE IS MIDDAY Friday 6th February 2026 - Interview date: w/c 16th February 2026

If you have not received a response by Friday 13th February 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.

We look forward to receiving your application which can be sent to: [email protected] 

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.