Teacher - Herons Dale Primary School

About Us

Herons Dale Primary School is a federated school together with Palatine Primary School, Oak Grove College and Cornfield School. We are a Community Special School for pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties and associated special needs.

We are seeking to appoint a classroom teacher on the Main Pay Scale (plus SEN allowance) with a September 2026 start date. We are particularly looking for someone who has experience in working with pupils with SLD/engaging classes.

Please apply by letter and application form, stating how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification and how you would be able to deliver the required elements specified in the job description.

Further information is available by email to the School Business Manager and all completed application forms and letters should be returned to this address:

Salary: MPS + SEN Allowance

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern:
Full time

Location:

Herons Dale Primary School

Interviews:
Week commencing 22nd June 2026

Start Date:

September 2026

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Ability to deliver a differentiated curriculum to pupils depending on their individual needs.
• Experience of managing an effective classroom environment to support pupil learning and positive behaviour.

Personal Qualities

• Evidence of the ability to consult and seek advice and professional support as necessary.
• Evidence of the ability to listen and communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• The ability to remain calm and reflective when working in a challenging environment.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and take up opportunities that are made available to them.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of successful teaching experience to provide exellent practice to staff and raise the quality of standards in teaching and learning.
• Evidence of the ability to work co-operatively with multi-disciplinary professionals, governors and other agencies.
• Proven ability to use ICT in the organisation and management of their role.
• Evidence of developing effective communication strategies with all pupils.
• Evidence/awareness of varied behaviour strategies and approaches to support complex needs.
• Evidence of keeping up to date with developments in education and research.
• A detailed knowledge of health, safety and safeguarding issues.

Herons Dale Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

The reference number for this role is SCHO
02490.