Primary Teacher MPS/UPS + SEN 1

Torfield School, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3JT

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to UP3
• Additional allowances:

  SEN 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to a promotion we require an exceptionally talented teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful teaching with develops the academic and personal progress of pupils with SEN. This experience can be gained from either a mainstream or special school setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Knowledge and understanding of pupils with autism and speech, language and communication difficulties
• An understanding and interest in SEN, with experience in working with pupils who require additional support in accessing the curriculum
• The ability to support the raising of standards and to accelerate pupil progress
• The ability to work effectively within a team

Please e-mail torfieldoffice@tasmat.org.uk for an application pack.

Applicants are encouraged to visit by arrangement with the school office

Closing date: Noon on Monday 16th March 2026.

Interviews will be held soon after.

What the school offers its staff

Torfield is a popular and successful special school. We offer a high-quality learning environment with excellent resources. Our pupils are motivated and work hard to overcome barriers to their learning thanks to our collaborative, positive and friendly staff team.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Torfield School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• School size: 102 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Torfield School website
• Email address: kquinnell@tasmat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/torfield-school

Torfield School is a successful special academy for primary aged young people with autism, communication and associated learning difficulties.

Arranging a visit to Torfield School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kquinnell@tasmat.org.uk.

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