St Francis School - Full Time Teacher within the Primary Department

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. 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 practitioner who:

is an experienced Primary SEN teacher (essential)

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

If you believe

you could bring this level of expertise, we encourage you to apply and indicate

your interest.