Class Teacher PMLD - Maternity Leave Cover; Southfield Trust

Job Details

• Hours of work: 32.5 hours (full‑time).
• Fixed term: up to one year; covering maternity leave from September 2026.
• May be required to work at any of the Trust’s sites.
• Location:
  
  Hazel Court Secondary School, Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Salary range is £32,916 to £45,352 (Main Pay Scale) plus an SEN Allowance of £2,787 per annum.

The Trust is looking to appoint a fixed‑term class teacher to cover maternity leave from September 2026, based at Hazel Court Secondary School.

• Provide a pupil‑centred approach to learning and create exciting, purposeful and challenging learning opportunities.
• Support pupils with special educational needs, contributing towards their independence, communication and self‑regulation.
• Collaborate with parents/carers and other professionals to achieve the best possible life outcomes and future opportunities for learners.
• Support the wider work of the school and Trust.

• Qualified teacher with QTS or QTLS status.
• Experience or willingness to support pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Self‑motivated, inspirational and passionate about teaching.
• Innovative, creative and committed to a pupil‑centred approach.
• Collaborative and able to work closely with parents/carers and other professionals.
• Early career teachers (ECTs) are welcomed to apply.

• Supportive and welcoming staff team.
• Staff wellbeing: free Employee Assistance Provider (EAP).
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A dynamic and creative work environment.

Thursday 9 July 2026 (mid‑day).

Southfield Trust
Hazel Court Secondary School
Larkspur Drive
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 9PZ

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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.