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PE / Swimming Teacher (primary or secondary trained) or Qualified Swimming Instructor with experience of teaching pupils/students with complex SEND.

Qualified teacher status (QTS) preferrable, but we welcome applications from qualified swimming instructors.

Salary depending on experience and qualification: MPS 1-6 + SEN1 (for qualified teachers holding QTS) or Instructor Grade 3-6 (for unqualified teachers / instructors, FTE 26,716 – 33,902).

To start in September 2025.

St Mary’s is a popular and successful residential special school and college for pupils/students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language and communication needs, learning difficulties and other associated SEND.

We welcome applications from highly successful and experienced primary, secondary, mainstream or special school teachers or qualified swimming instructors. We are especially interested in hearing from candidates who have successfully worked with children with complex SEND in their current or previous experience.  We would like to appoint a teacher or an instructor who is able to adapt well to new challenges and is committed to raising achievement and who have the ability to demonstrate outstanding practice and high ambition for our pupils/students.

We can offer a very high-quality learning environment, a friendly and welcoming staff team, including an onsite therapy team, access to excellent resources and our pupils/students are a delight to work with!

The successful candidates will demonstrate:

• An understanding & interest in SEND, with experience in working with pupils/students

requiring additional support in accessing the curriculum;

• The ability to ensure aspirational pupil/student progress for all pupils/students, regardless of their prior attainment, which at St Mary's is significantly below age related expectations;

• The ability to work effectively within a team, providing direction to support staff delivering

targeted intervention programmes.

If the successful candidate does not hold QTS, they must hold a recognised swimming qualification (STA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching swimming, ASA Level 2 or equivalent) and have knowledge of Health and Safety and relevant legislation relevant to teaching swimming. 

To apply - please click on the Apply button at the bottom of this page where you can download our application form. Please email completed forms to: hr@stmarysbexhill.org

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school prior to submitting an application.

Please call the school office to speak to Natalie Edwards, Principal: 01424 730740

Closing date for applications is NOON on Friday 6th June 2025.

St Mary’s is committed to equal opportunities and Safeguarding, as well as promoting the welfare of the pupils. All successful applicants are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and an online check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. We do not accept CVs.