Teacher (maternity cover)

Job introduction

Thank you for your interest in working for Downs View.

Downs View is an Outstanding Special School and Colleges, providing education for young people with Special Education and Disability Needs (SEND). Our pupils are aged from 4 to 25 years and all have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our school site is in Woodingdean with pupils aged 4 to 16. Our college site, Downs View Link College, is next to Varndean College and is for 16-19 year olds. And our other college site, Downs View Life Skills College, is in Patcham and is for 19-25 year olds.

We meet the learning needs for pupils with profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have autism and communication difficulties. We value the importance of developing social emotional needs and life skills alongside developing academic knowledge and skills.

Our ethos is reflected in these three words: Respect Aspiration Resilience.

Our vision is: to provide an aspirational learning environment with dignity and respect at its core, where everyone reaches their potential through effective communication, building resilience and having fun. We want this for all of our young people and our staff.

We think Downs View is a very special place - please watch our video to see what it's like to work here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLJh5pO-dfA

Paid weeks per year: 52

Fixed term: Maternity Cover

Start date: September 2025

About the role

We are really proud of the provision we offer at Downs View so please come and see it in action and meet our staff and pupils. Please contact hr@downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk to book a visit.

We are now very interested to hear from qualified teachers with SEN experience for a maternity cover vacancy at Downs View School in Woodingdean. Full Time / Part Time hours are available. Teachers are employed by the organisation so can be based at any sites based on experience.

Closing date: 9 July 2025 Midday

Interview date: 14 July 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: hr@downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: (01273) 601680

Website: http://www.downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a successful enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Teachers may be required to carry out the duties set out in Schedule 3 of The Education (School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions of Employment) order 1993.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

We are absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.