Primary Teacher

Primary Class Teacher - SEMH (Sussex)

• Annual Salary: Paid to Scale
• Location: Haywards Heath
• Job Type: Full-time, Term Time
• Transportation: Driver (due to location)
• Contract: Permanent

Join a dedicated team at a independent school, a specialist environment committed to the education and welfare of children with special needs. We are seeking a Class Teacher who is passionate about providing outstanding teaching and learning, and who thrives in a collaborative educational setting.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide a safe, nurturing classroom environment that supports students as learners.
• Plan, resource, and deliver stimulating and enjoyable lessons for primary aged students.
• Supervise Teaching Assistants within the classroom to enhance educational delivery.
• Offer quality feedback to students to foster rapid and sustained progress.
• Contribute to the development of literacy skills across the school.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and learning in collaboration with the Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning.
• Engage in regular assessments to monitor progress, set targets, and implement necessary interventions.
• Maintain effective communication with parents regarding progress, disciplinary actions, and other relevant information.
• Ensure accurate student data management to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Support school management in promoting a positive educational culture and implementing change.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Teaching Status.
• Experience in teaching young people aged between 7-111.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Knowledge of the KS1 - KS2 National Curriculum.
• Effective lesson planning and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Highly skilled in delivering diverse teaching strategies.
• Experience of organising and running extra-curricular activities (Desirable).
• A knowledge and understanding of Steiner Waldorf curriculum and ethos (Desirable).
• ICT competent (Desirable).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Professional development opportunities, including training during school holidays and term time.
• Participation in a supportive and caring school community that values high achievement and the welfare of its students.

How to apply:

To apply for this SEMH Primary Class Teacher position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.