About this Role
SENCO and KS1 Class Teacher
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-AcademyTrust
Salary: MPS/UPS (up to UPS3) + SEN allowance.
Full Time, Permanent position
St Mary'sCatholic Academy, part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-AcademyTrust, is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced anddedicated teacher to join our team as Special Educational Needs Coordinator(SENCO) and KS1 Class Teacher.
This is anexcellent opportunity for a passionate and highly motivated professional who iscommitted to ensuring that all children, regardless of need or background,achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play a pivotal rolein leading and developing our SEND provision whilst also teaching within KeyStage 1.
We areseeking an individual who can demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusiveeducation, has a proven track record of supporting pupils with additionalneeds, and is able to work effectively with staff, parents, external agenciesand the wider school community.
TheSuccessful Candidate Will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Hold the National Award for SEN Coordination.
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with experience of teaching in Key Stage 1.
- Have a thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation.
- Demonstrate successful leadership and management of SEND provision.
- Have experience of developing, implementing and reviewing effective support plans and interventions.
- Be skilled in analysing pupil progress and using assessment information to improve outcomes for children with SEND.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external professionals.
- Support and uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
- Be committed to securing the best possible outcomes for all pupils through high-quality inclusive practice.
We Can Offer:
- A welcoming and supportive Catholic school community.
- Enthusiastic, polite and hardworking pupils who enjoy learning.
- Dedicated and committed staff who work collaboratively to achieve the very best for children.
- A strong culture of professional development and continuous improvement.
- Opportunities to work collaboratively across the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.
- Access to high-quality CPD and networking opportunities.
- A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing.
- The opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of children and families.
This is anexciting opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated teacher who is passionateabout inclusive education and wishes to contribute to the continued success anddevelopment of St Mary's Catholic Academy.
We lookforward to hearing from applicants who share our commitment to excellence,inclusion and the distinctive Catholic ethos of our school.
St Mary'sCatholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactorypre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and online searches inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful applicants will berequired to demonstrate their suitability to work with children.
Closing date: Friday16th October 2026
Interviews: Wkbeginning Monday 19th October 2026
Start date - January2027
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