Lead Teacher

Job introduction

Job Title: Lead Teacher – Primary PRU Assessment Centre

Location: Central Hub Brighton, based in Fairlight Primary and Nursery School 

Reports To: Head Teacher of Central Hub Brighton, with support onsite from the Head of Fairlight School

Salary: Leadership Scale 1-5 

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: September 1st, 2025, or sooner

An Exciting Opportunity to Shape the Future of Primary Education in Brighton and Hove

With the expansion of Central Hub Brighton’s Tier 3 provision at Connaught Road, we are looking to establish a new 10-place Tier 2 PRU to provide intensive 12-week assessment and intervention programmes for Key Stage 2 pupils at risk of permanent exclusion. 

Your role will be to lead the team to empower students to overcome barriers, reignite their love for learning, and successfully transition back to mainstream settings.

This collaboration between Central Hub Brighton and Fairlight Primary and Nursery School offers a dedicated provision within the building, featuring a separate entrance and access to the school's resources and leadership expertise.

We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Lead Teacher with a strong leadership presence, a deep understanding of behaviour management, and an unwavering commitment to helping every child thrive academically and socially.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Inspire, lead, and manage a small, team dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable pupils.
• Shape and develop an innovative intervention programme that aligns with Central Hub Brighton’s vision.
• Support and mentor primary staff, ensuring ongoing professional development and high teaching standards.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Be the key liaison for pupils, families, and external agencies, ensuring a cohesive approach to student success.

Curriculum & Teaching

• Design and deliver a tailored curriculum that meets the needs of pupils in short-term assessment placements.
• Develop innovative teaching strategies to break down learning barriers and support reintegration into mainstream education.
  • Create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated.
  • Track pupil progress and implement targeted interventions to maximise learning outcomes.
  • Collaborate with mainstream schools to ensure seamless transition plans for returning pupils.

• Collaboration & Partnerships

  • Establish trusting relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals to support each child’s journey.
  • Work closely with safeguarding teams and external specialists to ensure student well-being.
  • Build strong connections with mainstream schools to create effective reintegration strategies.
  • Foster teamwork and shared best practices across CHB sites and Fairlight School.

• Operational Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily operations of the PRU, ensuring smooth curriculum delivery and resource management.
  • Contribute to the strategic development of CHB, particularly focusing on the new primary PRU.
  • Ensure compliance with educational policies, safeguarding protocols, and health and safety regulations.
  • Support the development and implementation of personalised learning plans (IEPs). 

Important Information

School Visits

We warmly welcome potential applicants to visit the school. To arrange a visit please contact a member of our school office team on 01273 542050 or email sambarber@chb.org.uk

Please return your completed application form to: recruitment@chb.org.uk

We are unable to accept applications via post or CVs.

There is no onsite parking available at this site.

Shortlisting of candidates and interviews

Closing date for applications: 12pm 11th May 2025 for shortlisting on the 12th May 2025

Emailed letters will be sent to shortlisted candidates and, if permission is given, your referees will then be sent a reference request.  

Interview date: 19th May 2025 

Start date: September 2025 

Salary

1.0 Leadership Scale point 1-5

Safeguarding 

The Management Committee are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  In order to ensure this, our recruitment and selection policy is in accordance with both local and national guidance.

Encouraging a diverse workforce

Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.

Please express your interest on line via the Brighton and Hove City Council Website or directly to recruitment@chb.org.uk

Telephone: 01273 601270

Website: http://www.fairlight.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.