Job Description

Class Teacher, The Wymering School

Teaching Maternity Cover starting January 2026 (expected to end May 2027 with possibility to extend)

Full time, Teacher's Main Pay Scale

About us:

We've been on quite the journey at The Wymering School over the last 2 years. We opened our new school and doubled our student/staffing numbers.

At The Wymering School, part of the Southern Education Trust, we're passionate about creating an environment where every child, regardless of their challenges, can shine.

We specialise in supporting young people with Social Communication and Interaction difficulties, associated Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties and high level of anxiety and/or associated distressed behaviour.

We're now looking for an enthusiastic and caring teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis, continuing to inspire and support our pupils during this important period.

What you'll be doing:

As part of our friendly and collaborative team, you will:

Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons for our KS3 pupils that bring learning to life and help every pupil achieve their potential. Adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all learners, celebrating their strengths and helping them overcome challenges. Create a positive, calm and respectful classroom environment where children feel safe, confident and ready to learn. Use assessment to track progress, celebrate achievements and identify next steps. Work closely with colleagues, support staff and parents to make sure each child receives the very best education and care. Take part in school life -- whether that's joining an assembly, helping with an event, or sharing ideas with your team. Engage in professional development opportunities within The Wymering School and across the Southern Education Trust.

Who we're looking for:

We're looking for a teacher who is friendly, adaptable, and passionate about helping pupils flourish. You will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), we welcome applications from primary and secondary teachers. Be approachable, patient and positive, able to build strong relationships with young teenagers. Have excellent classroom management skills, keeping pupils engaged and motivated. Be creative, enthusiastic, and ready to make lessons interactive and inspiring. Enjoy working as part of a supportive team and contributing to the life of the school. Share our commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children.

Why join us?

Small class sizes with excellent support staff to help you make a real impact and allow more time for meaningful teaching The chance to make a huge difference in the lives of young people, one small victory at a time Early Friday finish Comprehensive support, Induction and excellent training package We're a supportive team who'll have your back during the good, the bad, and the "Did that really just happen?" moments. Professional development opportunities because we're all about helping you grow, both as a person and in your ability to juggle six things at once! You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that, no matter what the challenge may be, are ready to face it head on and are committed to seeing it through - together. A school that celebrates progress, not just results. A rewarding role where no two days are the same and every day makes a difference! The opportunity to develop your career in a School and Southern Education Trust, a growing Trust. Our ethos is encompassed in our vision

"Learning together in pursuit of happiness".

This means we really care whether students love or hate their learning, so we work hard to create a space where students learn together to become knowledgeable, self-aware, independent and happy people who make a positive difference, wherever life takes them.

Closing date: 10th November 2025

Interview date: 17th November 2025

(Please click apply to be taken to our website, where links to the below documents can be found)

Please complete our

Teacher & Leadership Application Form

and return it to

recruitment@deltaeducationtrust.com

if you would like to apply. See our

Teacher

for further details on the role and our

Safeguarding Policy.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your 'name, education and employment', to demonstrate due diligence following 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract

Pay: 31,650.00-43,606.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person