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Teaching Vacancies; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric Car

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Trinity Academy St Thomas’ is seeking an outstanding primary teacher to join our SEND unit. You will work with pupils who have SEN, including SEMH and social communication needs, providing intensive, personalised support to close learning gaps and boost confidence.

In a nurturing, small-group environment, you will contribute to pupil progress and align with our Christian values as we prepare pupils for success in the wider school community.

Qualifications

• Outstanding, passionate and inspirational primary teacher with excellent subject knowledge in a SEND unit.
• Able to contribute to improvements in pupil progress.
• Experience with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and social communication difficulties.
• Experience delivering targeted academic intervention in small-group settings.

Skills

Primary teaching

SEND experience

Behaviour for Learning

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We areseekingto appoint an outstanding,passionateand inspirational primary teacherto work within our specialist SENDunit,who has excellent subject knowledge andis able tocontribute to improvements in pupil progress.‘The Beacon’ is an SEN provision that supports children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and social communication difficulties. Working within a nurturing, small-group environment, the Beacon provides targeted academic intervention to help pupils close learning gaps, develop effective regulation strategies, and build confidence and resilience. Through intensive, personalised support, staff help children overcome barriers to learning, enabling them to achieve both academically and emotionally while preparing them for success in the wider school community.

What the school offers its staff

• Exemplary pupil behaviour, supported by a proven Behaviour for Learning (BfL) system that ensures a calm learning environment.
• Highly effective support and professional development pathways for staff at all levels, supported by our very own Trinity Institute of Education, West Yorkshire Maths Hub and White Rose Education.
• A range of staff benefits including an Electric Car and Cycle to Work scheme.
• A chance to be part of a collaborative Trust that is changing the lives of thousands of young people.

Further details about the role

At Trinity Academy St Thomas’ our school vision of ‘Dig Deep, Shine Bright’ is at the heart of everything we do. Rooted in our Christian values of empathy, honesty, respect, and responsibility, we are committed to transforming the lives of all our children. We believe that success comes from holding high aspirations and expectations for every child. “Let your light shine bright before others.” Matthew 5:16

In September 2025 we began working with Trinity Multi Academy Trust, and on 01 October 2026 will formally join the Trust. Trinity is a growing and respected trust currently comprising of 11 academies, spanning primary to post-16 education and they have a strong and proud track record of helping schools to make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of young people. It’s an exciting time to be part of St Thomas’ as we enter this new chapter.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check Online and social media checks Qualifications Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Childcare disqualification Health assessment You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.