14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027

  • Closing date

    18 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    2 November 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Main Scale 1 to Upper Pay Scale 3 plus SEN allowance (Pay Award Pending)

Class Teacher job summary

Are you ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities?

Sherbrook Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and committed Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers, although we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can bring proven classroom expertise and a passion for SEND education.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded special school and develop your career in an environment where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

About Sherbrook Primary School

Sherbrook is a generic special school for pupils aged 2-11 years, serving Cannock and the surrounding areas. We are proud to be an inclusive school with the specialist knowledge and expertise to meet the needs of children with:

  • Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
  • Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
What We Offer
  • A welcoming, nurturing and highly inclusive environment where every child is celebrated.
  • Friendly, experienced and supportive colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.
  • A strong commitment to professional development, wellbeing and career progression.
  • Extensive opportunities to develop expertise in SEND teaching and learning.
  • The chance to work in a creative and innovative school that values teamwork, compassion and high aspirations for all pupils.
What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a teacher who:

  • Has high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes.
  • Can deliver engaging and highly personalised learning experiences.
  • Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
  • Demonstrates resilience, flexibility and a solution-focused approach.
  • Shares our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and child-centred practice.
  • Has experience of, or a genuine interest in, working with children with SEND.
Why Join Sherbrook?

At Sherbrook, our staff make a genuine difference every day. You will join a school community that values collaboration, invests in its people and recognises the unique strengths of every child.

Visits to the School

We warmly welcome and strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit Sherbrook Primary School to learn more about our provision and meet our dedicated team.

A school visit is a prerequisite for this post.

To book a visit, please contact the school office on 01543 227230 or email info@sherbrook.mhat.org.uk.

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

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):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Sherbrook Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Size
135 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Website
Sherbrook Primary School website
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