SENCO and KS1 Teacher

St Marys Catholic Academy; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic Academy in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced SENCO and KS1 Class Teacher. You will lead SEND provision, teach in Key Stage 1, and work with staff, parents, and external agencies to secure excellent outcomes for pupils with additional needs.

The post offers a full-time, permanent contract with a competitive salary on the MPS/UPS scale plus SEN allowance, within a supportive Catholic school community.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Hold the National Award for SEN Coordination.
• Be an excellent KS1 practitioner with experience in SEND.
• Understand the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation.
• Demonstrate leadership and management of SEND provision.
• Experience developing, implementing and reviewing support plans and interventions.
• Able to analyse pupil progress and use data to improve SEND outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, staff, parents and external professionals.
• Commitment to Catholic ethos and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop SEND provision while teaching KS1.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, external agencies and the wider school community.
• Analyse pupil progress and use assessment data to improve SEND outcomes.
• Create and review effective support plans and interventions for pupils with additional needs.
• Uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the school and promote inclusion.

Skills

QTS

SEN Coordination

KS1 teaching

SEND Code knowledge

SEND leadership

Support plans

Progress analysis

Communication skills

Catholic ethos

Inclusive education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

National Award for SEN Coordination

Job description

SENCO and KS1 Class Teacher

St Mary's Catholic Academy

Part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Salary: MPS/UPS (up to UPS3) + SEN allowance.

Full Time, Permanent position

St Mary's Catholic Academy, part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated teacher to join our team as Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and KS1 Class Teacher.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and highly motivated professional who is committed to ensuring that all children, regardless of need or background, achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading and developing our SEND provision whilst also teaching within Key Stage 1.

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive education, has a proven track record of supporting pupils with additional needs, and is able to work effectively with staff, parents, external agencies and the wider school community.

The Successful 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 an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and wishes to contribute to the continued success and development of St Mary's Catholic Academy.

We look forward to hearing from applicants who share our commitment to excellence, inclusion and the distinctive Catholic ethos of our school.

St Mary's Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate their suitability to work with children.

Closing date: Friday 16th October 2026

Interviews: Wk beginning Monday 19th October 2026

Start date - January 2027