Classroom Teacher / SENCO

St Thomas More Catholic First School, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7RY

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  28 April 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 Annually (FTE) M1 - M6 with SEND Allowance

Classroom Teacher / SENCO job summary

Our Lady of the Magnificat MAC are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Classroom Teacher / SENCO

The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
• Will provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
• The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the STPCD
• While the SENCO will have responsibility for the oversight of provision for pupils with SEN or a disability, class teachers will hold responsibility for the day-to-day education and support of pupils within their classroom.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
• Provide strategic direction and development of subject teaching and ensure that there is balance, breadth, consistency, continuity and progression throughout the school
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests
• Monitor learning and teaching and report on standards to the head teacher

As we strive to become an employer of choice, not only will you be joining a progressive multi-academy company, you will also receive a competitive benefits package, which as well as salary includes:

• Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme
• Family friendly policies
• Access to an excellent pension scheme
• Access to professional qualifications and training

Some of our roles attract a high level of interest and for this reason we review applications as they are received, therefore on occasions this means roles may close earlier than advertised; so early applications are highly recommended.

We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission, therefore we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications. We also are committed to being an equal opportunities employer we will make reasonable adjustments required for interview where requested.

The MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. As such we will be implementing the use of online searches for all posts in line with guidance from KCSIE 2024. Online searches are not part of the shortlisting process itself and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Statement.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and therefore will make reasonable adjustments required for interview. Please discuss any requirements you may have with us.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St Thomas More Catholic First School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 187 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas More Catholic First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-more-catholic-first-school

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