Sussex - Primary Class Teacher (SEMH)

Annual Salary: Paid to Scale

Location: Haywards Heath

Job Type: Full-time, Term Time

Transportation: Driver (due to location)

Contract: Permanent

Job Description:

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 Primary Class Teacher who is passionate about providing outstanding teaching and learning, and who thrives in a collaborative educational setting. This is a full-time, on-site role as a Primary Class Teacher. You will be responsible for lesson planning, delivering high-quality education, effectively communicating with students and colleagues, and promoting a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
• Plan and deliver stimulating lessons for ages 7-11.
• Supervise teaching assistants.
• Provide quality feedback to ensure student progress.
• Develop literacy skills and maintain high behaviour standards.
• Plan lessons with the Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning.
• Use assessments to monitor progress and set targets.
• Communicate regularly with parents.
• Maintain accurate student data.
• Identify and implement intervention strategies.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Promote high achievement and positive culture.
• Support management in implementing changes.
• Foster excellent behaviour and respectful relationships.
• Undertake professional development and appraisal.
• Enforce classroom expectations and school policies.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Supervise students during breaks and lunchtimes.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Qualified teaching status.
• Experience in teaching young people aged between 7 - 11.
• Working with children with special educational needs.
• Experience of organising and running extra-curricular activities (preferred).
• A knowledge and understanding of Steiner Waldorf curriculum and ethos (preferred).

Skills and Knowledge:

• Awareness of NC requirements of Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Highly skilled classroom practitioner, able to deliver a variety of teaching strategies.
• A strong enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
• The ability to support pupils with SEN.
• Excellent lesson planning.
• Effective behaviour management and motivation.
• The ability to work easily with colleagues and to function as part of a team.
• ICT competent.

Personal competencies and qualities:

• Well organised and willingness to organise extra-curricular activities both in and outside of the departments.
• Good interpersonal skills when dealing with pupils, parents, staff, and the wider community.
• An ability to combine rigour and high expectations with personal tact and discretion.
• Understand and respect the importance of diverse cultures and faiths within the school, with a commitment to equal opportunities.
• The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and boundaries with young people.
• Eagerness to try out new ideas and initiatives, both within and beyond the curriculum.

Safeguarding:

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

How to apply:

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