Full Time Teacher with TLR – Primary Department Lead

Are you an experienced

teacher with a passion for Special Educational Needs?

Do you thrive in a nurturing, creative environment and want to help shape an

outstanding Primary Department?

The Federation of

Heathfield and St Francis Schools provides high‑quality education for pupils

with a wide range of complex needs, including moderate, severe and profound

learning difficulties. We are committed to inclusive, personalised learning

with a strong emphasis on communication, emotional wellbeing and independence.

We are seeking a highly

skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic SEN teacher to lead our Primary

Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated practitioner who

believes in empowering pupils with complex needs to achieve their very best.

We are looking

for a Primary Department Lead who:

is an experienced Primary SEN teacher (essential)

has EYFS training

has strong knowledge and

experience of working with pupils with SEND

demonstrates excellent teaching and classroom

practice

can plan, implement and evaluate

high‑quality learning

can tailor individual programmes

for pupils with complex needs

can motivate, lead and develop

staff and foster collaborative practice

communicates effectively with

parents, carers and multi‑agency partners

has strong organisational skills

and initiative

Preferable

experience (training can be provided for the right candidate):

EYFS training experience of teaching pupils with SLD and complex ASD use of TEACCH

approaches knowledge and practical use of AAC, including a range of

communication strategies

Exceptional Candidates – Leading Practitioner

Route

For very

exceptional applicants with the right level of expertise, experience and

impact, we would be willing to consider appointing to the role as a Leading Practitioner,

with responsibilities for modelling and developing high‑quality teaching and learning across the

school.