Class Teacher in a special facility class (Wallands Community Primary and Nurser

Job introduction

About the role

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Closing date: Friday 9 May 2025 at 12noon

Interviews: Friday 16 May 2025

DBS Check: Enhanced

Are you a passionate, dedicated teacher looking to develop your skills in a specialist setting? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children with learning difficulties? If so, Wallands invites you to join our supportive and dedicated team!

At Wallands, we are committed to unlocking every child’s potential by providing a nurturing, engaging, and structured learning environment where both pupils and staff can flourish. 

Wallands is a great place to learn.  Leaders have high aspirations and hopes for pupils to achieve all they are capable of. They also care deeply about the well-being of every child.' (Ofsted 2022)

Our specialist facility provides full time places for up to 14 children. In 2020 we underwent an impressive rebuilding of our facilities and our children now have purpose built classrooms and therapy rooms. All of our children on roll have Education Health Care Plans for severe and specific language needs and/or autism spectrum condition (ASC). 

The successful candidate will:

• have experience of working with SEN children in either primary (KS1 and KS2) or specialist settings.
• have knowledge of appropriate teaching and behaviour management for SEND.
• have experience working within a specific area of need.
• be able to motivate and inspire children. 
• have excellent communication skills.
• want to make a real difference to the lives of our children and believe in supporting every child to be the best they can be. 

What can Wallands offer you?

• Specialist training and development: Gain expert knowledge in Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching, with tailored CPD, mentoring, and external training opportunities.
• Small class and dedicated support: Teach in an environment where small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios allow for personalised and impactful teaching.
• A Rewarding and varied role: From structured lessons to sensory learning, every day is unique and fulfilling.
• Supportive and collaborative team: Work alongside speech and language therapists, and teaching assistants, all dedicated to making a difference.
• Excellent facilities: Benefit from our well-resourced school, featuring specialist learning areas, therapy rooms, sensory spaces.
• Fantastic children to work with, who are well behaved and eager to learn.

For more information, to book a visit and to apply for the above post please contact Fiona Adams, Business Manager: personnel@wallandscp.e-sussex.sch.uk

Please also refer to our school website: https://www.wallandsschool.org/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and therefore each post is subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring service) check. 

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. 

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.  

Working pattern: Full-time Teachers Hours
 

Additional information

Additional Information

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

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.