Classroom Teacher & SENDCo

St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 6PX

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 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: 1 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS / UPS plus TLR2a of £3,527

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Trust and Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivatedClassroom Teacher to join our friendly, hardworking team and lead SEND across the school. The candidate should have the passion to work with and nurture our children, the vision and drive to make a significant impact in our school and be committed to making a difference to the lives of all of our children.

The successful candidate will:

• Support and promote our distinctive Catholic ethos and values.

• Be an excellent practitioner with high expectations and a commitment to raising standards.

• Inspire, challenge and motivate children within a creative curriculum.

• Have been awarded the National Award for SEN Coordination or be committed to work towards achieving this.

• Have experience of working with children with a range of different needs and abilities, including SEND, Pupil Premium and EAL.

• Have the ability to lead staff and provide professional guidance in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEN children to secure high quality teaching and learning.

• Work effectively with the Headteacher, SLT, and Governors to achieve excellence, ensuring that all statutory requirements are met to bring about high standards for all pupils.

• Have a proven track record of outstanding teaching and effective management skills along with highly developed and sensitive interpersonal and communication skills.

• Be actively involved in all aspects of school life, working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals.

• Be efficient, flexible, well-organised and an excellent team player.

For further information or to arrange a visit to school, please contact Mrs Adams, School Admin on 01642 243400 to arrange this.

What the school offers its staff

St Alphonsus Catholic Primary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK. As part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust family of 38 schools, there is a vast array of professional opportunities to network and grow with colleagues across the Trust.

We can offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued;

• A positive environment for learning throughout the school, where pupils enjoy and achieve;

• Enthusiastic, considerate and well behaved children who love to learn;

• An ambitious curriculum;

• A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team;

• Supportive parents, parish and governors;

• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SAL039 Classroom Teacher & SENDCo - St Alphonsus Catholic Primary School - Closing Date 14.5.26.pdf - 4.46 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@stalphonsus.npcat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01642 243400
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-alphonsus-catholic-primary-school

Arranging a visit to St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@stalphonsus.npcat.org.uk.

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