About Us
Herons Dale Primary School is a federated school together with Palatine Primary School, Oak Grove College and Cornfield School. We are a Community Special School for pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties and associated special needs.
We are seeking to appoint a classroom teacher on the Main Pay Scale (plus SEN allowance) with a January 2026 start date.
Please apply by letter and application form, stating how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification and how you would be able to deliver the required elements specified in the job description.
Further information is available from the School Business Manager and all completed application forms and letters should be returned to this address.
Job Details
Salary: MPS + SEN Allowance
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Location: Herons Dale Primary School
Interviews: Week commencing 6th October 2025
Start Date: January 2026
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Qualified Teacher Status
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Ability to deliver a differentiated curriculum to pupils depending on their individual needs.
Experience of managing an effective classroom environment to support pupil learning and positive behaviour.
Personal Qualities
Evidence of the ability to consult and seek advice and professional support as necessary.
Evidence of the ability to listen and communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
The ability to remain calm and reflective when working in a challenging environment.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and take up opportunities that are made available to them.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Evidence of successful teaching experience to provide exellent practice to staff and raise the quality of standards in teaching and learning.
Evidence of the ability to work co-operatively with multi-disciplinary professionals, governors and other agencies.
Proven ability to use ICT in the organisation and management of their role.
Evidence of developing effective communication strategies with all pupils.
Evidence/awareness of varied behaviour strategies and approaches to support complex needs.
Evidence of keeping up to date with developments in education and research.
A detailed knowledge of health, safety and safeguarding issues.
Further Information
Herons Dale Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on .
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO00971.
Job Reference: SCHO00971