Teacher in Rottingdean

The Central Hub Brighton is the SEMH specialist provision for the city consisting of Brighton and Hove Pupil Referral unit, Primary and Middle School, The Connected Hub and the Treehouse (based at Fairlight Primary School) has three bases across the city. We have good links with other educational organisations in the city. We have an enthusiastic staff team and strive always to ensure our learners have access to the best possible educational experience in order that our students can overcome any barriers they have had to learning in the past. At Central Hub Brighton, we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed—no matter their starting point. We’re looking for a committed, compassionate, and skilled teacher to join our dedicated team, supporting young people through a trauma-informed, attachment-aware approach. If you’re passionate about reconnecting students with learning and helping them realise their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a key member of our Middle School team, you’ll deliver a creative, relevant, and highly personalised curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our KS3 learners. You’ll work in a supportive and collaborative environment, alongside teaching assistants, leadership, and external professionals. This role offers the opportunity to:

• Teach within a specialist SEMH setting
• Shape meaningful learning experiences that re-engage students
• Build strong, trusting relationships that support emotional and academic development

Experience across a range of subjects—or a specialism in literacy or humanities would be highly valued.

Principal accountabilities

• Work with small groups of KS3 children who have an EHCP, have struggled to learn within the mainstream environment and need a nurturing approach to engage and achieve
• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging, differentiated lessons
• Provide a safe, supportive classroom environment rooted in understanding and consistency
• Support students’ academic progress, wellbeing, and personal growth
• Work collaboratively with families, colleagues, and external professionals
• Embed key skills across the curriculum, including contributing to a positive, inclusive school culture

This role will be based at the CHB Middle School, Lynchet Close, Hollingdean, BN1 7FP.

Important Information

School Visits: We warmly welcome potential applicants to visit the school. To arrange a visit please contact a member of our school office team on 01273916594 or email recruitment@chb.org.uk.

Closing date: 30 June 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing 6th July 2026.

How to apply: Please return your completed application form to: recruitment@chb.org.uk. We are unable to accept applications via post or CVs.

Additional Information: Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. The Central Hub Brighton are committed to the principles of Equality and carry out duties in accordance with the Council’s Inclusive Council Policy. The Management Committee is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. In order to ensure this, our recruitment and selection policy is in accordance with both local and national guidance. The Central Hub is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to equality of opportunity. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.