Jobs at Downs View

Thank you for your interest in working for Downs View. 

Downs View is an Outstanding Special School and Colleges who provide 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 19-26 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 are currently recruiting for:

Full-time Teacher at Downs View School, Woodingdean (apply by 28 April 2025)

We are happy to accept applications for Supply Teaching Assistants and Midday Supervisory Assistants to work across all of our sites.

We think Downs View is a very special place – please watch the video below to find out more it.

We are really proud of the provision we offer at Downs View so please come and see it in action. We would encourage you to visit the school or college if you are interested in working here. This will give you a chance to see the learning in action and meet our staff and pupils.

Downs View School and College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

You are required to complete an application form for all of our vacancies. Please find information on this below.

Please ensure that you read the guidance notes and complete your personal statement with reference to the person criteria otherwise your application may not be considered.

Application Form with guidance notes (Schools Support Staff)

Application Form with guidance notes (Teachers)

Please email your completed application form to: hr@downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk

If required, please send hard copies to: Abi Hill – School Business Manager, Downs View School, Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton BN2 6BB