Working here
CURRENT VACANCIES
Application forms and job descriptions for vacancies are available to download below. Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@woodlandsmeed.co.uk or posted to the school site.
This 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, and verification of medical fitness.
Woodlands Meed is an inclusive employer and committed to ensuring applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview provided the minimum requirements for the role are met. We will ensure any reasonable adjustments you may need to access the interview are in place. We are committed to the Government Disability Confident scheme.
A full training programme will form part of your induction and a comprehensive INSET training package will equip you to meet the needs of our learners.
We offer all staff access to a bespoke employee wellbeing programme.
Permanent & Temporary Teacher Opportunities
We have a number of opportunities available early in 2026 and are keen to explore all possibilities.
Start Date: 5 January 2026 or 13 April 2026
Salary: ECT / TMS / UPS + SEN1 Allowance
Woodlands Meed is a thriving foundation special school and college, dedicated to supporting pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties and complex needs, including Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. As a Specialist School for Communication, Autism, and Careers Education, we are proud to offer exceptional facilities, including two state-of-the-art buildings equipped with cutting-edge technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Why Join Us?
- Professional Growth: We are a dynamic, positive, and enthusiastic organisation committed to your career development. From tailored induction to ongoing CPD, we ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
- Dedicated Training Time: We finish early every Friday to provide additional training and development opportunities.
- Subject Leadership: You’ll have the chance to develop and lead a subject area, with both training and financial support to help you grow.
- Collaborative Culture: Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering personalised learning and leading support staff to ensure every pupil thrives.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from teachers who are:
- Flexible and confident in delivering across the curriculum.
- Skilled at personalising learning to meet individual needs.
- Ready to inspire and lead a team of support staff.
- Passionate about working collaboratively to make a difference.
Roles Available
We are recruiting full-time and part-time teachers across all key stages:
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Primary (Key Stage 1 & 2)
- Secondary (Key Stage 3 & 4)
- Secondary & Sixth Form (Key Stage 4 & 5
Closing Date for summer term start:19th January 2026
Interviews: Week beginning 26th January 2026
If you are available for an earlier start date please indicate this when submitting your application and an interview will be arranged as soon as possible.
Teaching Assistant
Woodlands Meed is seeking Teaching Assistants for our College site to support our pupils in KS4 upwards as they work towards accreditation, transition and independence.
Salary: Grade 4-5, scale points 5-8, based on experience. £25583-26824 pa, pro-rata; £20847-£21858
Hours: Term time only Monday-Friday 8.45-4.00 daily (Tuesdays until 5.00) 35 hours per week plus 30-minute unpaid lunch break. 5 INSET days per year.
You will be working under the direction of the class teacher or an HLTA/associate teacher and under the guidance of teaching/senior staff, and within an agreed system of supervision. You will provide educational and personal support to children with learning, social and communication, physical, medical, sensory and/or behavioural difficulties and needs, both in and out of school within the school day.
- Support of our Learners;
- To support in all areas of learning, social and emotional and physical development
- To be proactive in creating learning opportunities for all learners.
- To promote independence, self-esteem and confidence.
- Contribute to positive relationships
- To role model teamwork, support for colleagues, always promote good relationships and act in a professional manner.
- To be positive and always encouraging.
- To follow the lead and direction of the class teacher or HLTA.
Closing date; 9 January 2026
Interviews; 16 January 2026