Job Description

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN1


Contract type: Permanent


Working pattern: Full-time


Closing date: 10 October 2025


Interview date: Before the October half term holidays


How to apply: please email: hr@stmarysbexhill.org for an application pack


Who to contact if you have a query: Please call the school office to speak to Natalie Edwards, Principal: 01424 730740



Classroom Teacher


Primary, Secondary or Special School experienced, please specify your areas of specialism / qualification when applying.


MPS/UPS + SEN1 with the potential of TLR with specific additional accountabilities for the right, appropriately experienced candidate.


To start January 2026 or earlier.


We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and innovative teacher as a result of a continuing increase in pupil/student numbers at our school.


St Mary's is a popular and successful residential special school and college for pupils/students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language and communication needs, learning difficulties and other associated SEND.


We welcome applications from highly successful and experienced teachers from primary or secondary, mainstream or special school settings, also including ECTs. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with children with complex SEND. Applicants are encouraged to highlight their areas of strength and successful experience in their application.


We are looking to appoint a teacher who can adapt well to new challenges, is committed to raising achievement, and can demonstrate outstanding practice and high aspirations for our pupils/students. The successful candidate will be especially skilled in adapting planning and implementing additional support programmes to meet the specific needs of pupils/students.


St Mary's is a fantastic place to work. We offer a high-quality learning environment, a friendly and welcoming staff team - including an onsite therapy team, access to excellent resources, and pupils/students who are a delight to work with!


The successful candidate will demonstrate:


A strong understanding of and interest in SEND, with experience supporting pupils/students who require additional help accessing the curriculum The ability to ensure aspirational progress for all pupils/students, regardless of prior attainment, which at St Mary's is significantly below age-related expectations The ability to work effectively within a team, providing direction to support staff delivering targeted intervention programmes
For an application pack, please email: hr@stmarysbexhill.org


Applicants are encouraged to discuss the post by arrangement.


Please call the school office to speak to Natalie Edwards, Principal: 01424 730740


Closing date for applications is NOON on Friday the 10th October 2025, interviews will be held before the October half-term holiday.


For safer recruitment purposes, we do not accept CVs by way of application.


St Mary's is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted applicants.



Additional Information



Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.