Class Teacher & SENCO

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2DF

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR 3 - UPR (+TLR)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2B (£3527)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have a brilliant opportunity for an experienced teacher to join St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, a warm, ambitious and well-loved school community where children are known, valued and encouraged to thrive from the very start of their education. St Mary’s is a school where staff and pupils "glow with pride", where enjoyment and inclusion sit at the heart of daily life, and where pupils are exceptionally kind, caring and eager to learn.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate teacher to take on the role of SENCO alongside teaching within our dedicated team at St Marys. This role is a permanent role teaching in one of our classes with release time to complete SENCo responsibilities across the school. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference for children with Special Educational Needs. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusion, safeguarding, and ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive.

This is a chance to join a committed team in a school with clear strengths, a strong sense of community and a genuine commitment to continual improvement,where your contribution will be valued, your development will be supported and your work will help shape children’s futures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the provision for pupils with SEND across the school
• Develop and implement effective SEND policies and strategies
• Coordinate EHCPs, reviews, and referrals to external agencies
• Work closely with staff to support high-quality teaching and adaptive practice
• Provide guidance, training, and support to colleagues
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions and provision

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have the NASENCo qualification (or willingness to complete it).
• Have substantial experience working with children with SEND, including complex needs
• Successful teaching experience, ideally across the primary phases.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
• Be committed to inclusive education and raising outcomes for vulnerable pupils

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

• As SENDCo, you will be joining a school where inclusion is a core strength and where your expertise will be respected, celebrated, and central to our continued success
• A collaborative and supportive Trust with colleagues who will support you in the role
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Enthusiastic, curious, and well-behaved pupils
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A commitment to protecting your work-life balance so that you feel you are truly appreciated

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting James Garden on 01226 206422

Why join Enhance Academy Trust?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
• GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
• Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Please visit https://barnsley-stmarys.org.uk/ for further information.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 217 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley website
• Email address: james.garden@stmarys.enhanceacad.org.uk
• Phone number: 01226 206422
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-church-of-england-primary-school-barnsley

St. Mary’s C of E Primary School
Love, Respect, Forgiveness, Responsibility.

St Mary’s C of E Primary School is an exciting Church of England School which has children at the heart of our focus. Through exceptional relationships with children, a bespoke, knowledge rich curriculum and a range of extra-curricular activities, we offer a dynamic education to all.

Our bespoke curriculum allows for progression in knowledge and skills across the whole curriculum. Through our curriculum drivers, Reading and Oracy, we provide children with every opportunity to succeed in education and life.

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email james.garden@stmarys.enhanceacad.org.uk.

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