Teacher (The Southfield Trust - Lindfield School)

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Fixed term: Until 31 August 2026

Closing date: Friday 20 November 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.

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 a full-time Teacher, on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027 subject to a successful six month probationary period
• Position is based at The Lindfield School but candidates should be aware they may be required to work on any of the Trust’s sites
• The Lindfield School is a specialist secondary setting that celebrates the unique talents and strengths of all our learners
• The paid hours of work are 32.5 (full-time hours). Fixed term Contract to 31st August 2027. Contract subject to a probationary 6 months.
• The salary range is Main Teacher Pay Scale plus a SEN Allowance of £2,885 per annum
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.
• 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) will not be considered for this post.

How to Apply
CLOSING DATE Midday Friday 20th November 2026
If you have not received a response by Friday 4th December 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.