Primary Cover Teacher

Salary: Paid to Scale
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Location: Rural Horsham, West Sussex
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: October half term or January 2027

Make Every Day Count

A highly regarded independent specialist school for boys aged 5-18 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and associated learning differences. Set within the beautiful West Sussex countryside, the school is renowned for its nurturing environment, therapeutic approach and commitment to helping every young person achieve their full potential.

Due to continued growth and increasing pupil numbers, we are seeking a flexible, enthusiastic and resilient Primary Cover Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced primary practitioner who enjoys variety, thrives on building positive relationships, and is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs.

The Role

As a Primary Cover Teacher, you will provide high-quality teaching across the primary phase, covering classes as required and ensuring continuity of learning for pupils from Reception through to Year 6.

You will be responsible for creating engaging lessons, maintaining high expectations, and supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH needs and associated behavioural challenges to achieve both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Provide high-quality classroom cover across different year groups within the primary phase.
• Create a safe, structured and stimulating learning environment where pupils can flourish.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and EHCP outcomes.
• Support pupils with Autism and SEMH needs through positive behaviour management and therapeutic approaches.
• Build strong, professional relationships that encourage confidence, resilience and engagement.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing feedback that supports achievement.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapy teams and support colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

About You

We are looking for a teacher who can combine creativity, consistency and compassion to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience delivering the primary curriculum.
• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs, ideally within SEMH, ASC or alternative provision settings.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils to achieve success.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the school's rural location.

Desirable

• Experience working within a specialist or therapeutic educational setting.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

Please submit your CV outlining your experience, qualifications, and enthusiasm for supporting children with Autism and SEMH needs