Staff Vacancies

From time to time we have exciting and challenging opportunities for  enthusiastic and committed people to work in a vibrant environment joining our team to encourage and support the learning and development of KS2/3/4 students

We  look for an experienced, flexible and highly motivated people to work in an exciting and lively environment – a mixed, secondary day school for students with social, emotional and behaviour difficulties. We can offer training and further professional development to successful candidates who want to make a difference to the lives of students who need your support.

Cornfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a criminal records check.

Visits to the school are encouraged.

Please contact the school business manager for details.

Application packs are also available from the school or can be downloaded from the West Sussex Grid for Learning Job Vacancies page.  Completed applications can be emailed to office@cornfieldschool.org.uk or posted to the school.

Current Vacancies

Work Related Learning Teaching Assistant position

35hrs p.w Term Time Only

Required as soon as possible 

Grades 5-6 – Depending on Experience

(Pro Rata £18,148.65- 19,874.35 per annum)

 

We are looking for experienced, flexible and  highly motivated Teaching Assistant to work in an exciting and lively environment – an age 8 to 16 day school for students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). We can offer training and further professional development to successful candidates who want to make a difference to the lives of students who need your support.

Previous experience in classroom and learning support is desirable although applications will be considered from recently qualified individuals or from those in related positions.  The post will involve working alongside the teacher in the classroom and working one-to-one with students, both onsite and offsite.

We offer excellent CPD and an extensive induction programme. This post would be suitable for an experienced TA or a suitably qualified person wanting to commit to the challenge of working to attain the highest possible achievement with challenging students.

 

The school is committed to Safer Recruitment Procedures. Appointments to this post are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

Closing date:       TBC

Interview date:   TBC

 

Informal enquiries and visits to the school are very welcome, contact Vanessa Gilbertson on 01903 731277 or vgilbertson@cornfieldschool.org.uk  to arrange.

KS2 Teacher

 MPS/UPS + 1 SEN

Appointment from April 2023

 

This very successful and dynamic SEMH school is expanding! There is a wonderful opportunity to join our expanding KS2 provision in a brand new purpose built specialist facility within our existing school.

 

We are looking for a qualified, enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our school, with the ability to inspire and motivate students. Cornfield is a very successful KS2-4 SEMH school with particular strength in meeting the diverse needs of challenging students.

 

You will be an inspirational teacher and effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills. You will have the motivation to ensure that students not only receive a high quality learning experience, but also achieve their full potential. We are seeking to appoint a talented and committed teacher with the ability to

  • Lead and enthuse students in Y4/5/6
  • Work as part of a dynamic team to raise the aspirations of our students
  • Teach across the full age and attainment range with highly differentiated interventions
  • Be committed to improving literacy/numeracy together with social skills across the age and ability range of the school
  • Be passionate about improving life chances for SEMH students beyond school

 

We offer excellent CPD and an extensive induction programme. This post would be suitable for experienced and recently qualified practitioners wanting to commit to the challenge of working to attain the highest possible achievement with challenging students.

 

The school is committed to Safer Recruitment Procedures. Appointments to this post are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

Informal enquiries/visits to the school are very welcome, contact Vanessa Gilbertson on 01903 731277 or vgilbertson@cornfieldschool.org.uk to arrange.

 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 20th March 2023

 

Interviews:  TBC

 

Teacher Subject Leader Science

 MPS/UPS + 1 SEN

Appointment from April 2023 to September 2023

 

This is a wonderful opportunity for a qualified, enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our school, with the ability to inspire and motivate students. The post will offer the opportunity to lead and develop the Science subject area. Cornfield is a very successful KS2-4 SEMH school with particular strength in meeting the diverse needs of challenging students.

 

You will be an inspirational teacher and effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills. You will have the motivation to ensure that students not only receive a high quality learning experience, but also achieve their full potential. We are seeking to appoint a talented and committed teacher, experienced practitioner or ECT with a passion to work with challenging and exciting students with the ability to

  • Lead and enthuse students in your subject area leading to national accreditation
  • Work as part of a dynamic team to raise the aspirations of our students
  • Teach across the full age and attainment range from KS3 to KS4
  • Be committed to improving literacy/numeracy together with functional skills across the age and ability range of the school
  • Be passionate about improving life chances for SEMH students beyond school

 

We offer excellent CPD and an extensive induction programme. This post would be suitable for experienced and recently qualified practitioners wanting to commit to the challenge of working to attain the highest possible achievement with challenging students. Expertise in other core subject areas or adventurous activities would be welcome.

 

The school is committed to Safer Recruitment Procedures. Appointments to this post are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

Informal enquiries and visits to the school are very welcome, contact Vanessa Gilbertson on 01903 731277 or vgilbertson@cornfieldschool.org.uk  to arrange.

 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 20th March 2023

 

Interviews:  TBC

Teacher Subject Leader English

 MPS/UPS + 1 SEN

Appointment from April 2023  to September 2023

 

This is a wonderful opportunity for a qualified, enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our school, with the ability to inspire and motivate students. The post will offer the opportunity to lead and develop the English subject area. Cornfield is a very successful KS2-4 SEMH school with particular strength in meeting the diverse needs of challenging students.

 

You will be an inspirational teacher and effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills. You will have the motivation to ensure that students not only receive a high quality learning experience, but also achieve their full potential. We are seeking to appoint a talented and committed teacher, experienced practitioner or ECT with a passion to work with challenging and exciting students with the ability to

  • Lead and enthuse students in your subject area leading to national accreditation
  • Work as part of a dynamic team to raise the aspirations of our students
  • Teach across the full age and attainment range from KS3 to KS4
  • Be committed to improving literacy/numeracy together with functional skills across the age and ability range of the school
  • Be passionate about improving life chances for SEMH students beyond school

 

We offer excellent CPD and an extensive induction programme. This post would be suitable for experienced and recently qualified practitioners wanting to commit to the challenge of working to attain the highest possible achievement with challenging students. Expertise in other core subject areas or adventurous activities would be welcome.

 

The school is committed to Safer Recruitment Procedures. Appointments to this post are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

Informal enquiries and visits to the school are very welcome, contact Vanessa Gilbertson on 01903 731277 or vgilbertson@cornfieldschool.org.uk  to arrange.

 

 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 20th March 2023

 

Interviews:  TBC

Teacher of PE and Outdoor Adventurous Learning

Teacher of PE and Outdoor Adventurous Learning

UQ/MPS/UPS + 1 SEN

Appointment from April 23-September 23

 

This is a rare opportunity to join our very successful SEMH school where we have a very strong ethos around PE and Outdoor Adventurous Activities. The post will offer the opportunity to lead and develop an outstanding PE and Outdoor Pursuits department and extend the excellent participation in Forest school, accredited outdoor adventurous pursuits and PE.

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our school. Using your ability to inspire and motivate students you will be committed to the challenge of working to attain the highest possible achievement with challenging students.

 

Cornfield is a very successful KS2-4 SEMH school with particular strength in meeting the diverse needs of challenging students. You will be an inspirational teacher and effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills. You will have the motivation to ensure that students not only receive a high quality learning experience, but also achieve their full potential. You will need to have the ability to:

  • Lead and enthuse students in your subject area leading to national accreditation
  • Work as part of a dynamic team to raise the aspirations of our students
  • Teach across the full age and attainment range from KS2 to KS4
  • Be committed to improving communication and emotional literacy through a broad range of activities
  • Be passionate about improving life chances for SEMH students beyond school

 

The school is committed to Safer Recruitment Procedures. Appointments to this post are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

Informal enquiries and visits to the school are very welcome, contact Vanessa Gilbertson on 01903 731277 or vgilbertson@cornfieldschool.org.uk  to arrange.

 

 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 20th March 2023

 

Interviews:  TBC

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