HCAT Specialist Teacher (working across the MAT)

Birdwell Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5XB

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time - 32.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Lead Practitioner Scale 1 - 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a highly operational, classroom‑focused role, working closely with teachers and support staff across HCAT schools to support pupils’ needs within everyday teaching and learning. The role involves modelling best practice, suggesting practical adaptations, and leading and advising on evidence‑based speech, language, communication and SEMH interventions, ensuring staff understand both the rationale for these approaches and how to implement them effectively in the classroom.

With a primary focus on Social, Communication and Interaction (SCI) and SEMH areas of need, you will play a key role in delivering upholding our trust vision for SEND, that at the heart of everything we do lies an unwavering commitment to inclusion, where every lesson, every day creates opportunities for all learners to succeed. We believe equity means ensuring everyone gets what they need to thrive, with every member of our community serving as a leader in supporting SEND. Through co-productive partnerships, listening to the voice of all stakeholders, and by maintaining high-quality provision across the intended curriculum, we empower all pupils to access their learning and make excellent progress on their unique educational journeys.

What the school offers its staff

You will work alongside colleagues in lessons, lead targeted CPD within and across schools, and build staff understanding of inclusive practice so that high‑quality provision is embedded and sustained. By coaching, modelling and supporting professional learning, you will help strengthen adaptive teaching, improve graduated responses, and enhance outcomes for children and young people with SEND. If you are an exemplary practitioner with a strong commitment to inclusion, collaboration and capacity‑building, and are passionate about developing confident staff and inclusive classrooms across a trust, we would welcome your application.

HCAT offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits including:

• Membership of either the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme (Support Staff) or Teacher Pension Scheme (Teaching roles)
• Access to free Financial Advice
• Access to the VIVUP benefits website including Cycle to Work, car leasing and technology schemes and discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
• Free Flu Jabs available, discounted Local Gym and Health Clubs and access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice, physiotherapy, and weight management.
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
• Training and development opportunities

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.

This role is not specific to Birdwell Primary School. It is a trust-wide role that will involve working with colleagues across our 14 schools in Barnsley.

Commitment to safeguarding

Birdwell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level.

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.

Candidate Recruitment Pack.pdf - 4.41 MB (opens in new tab)

Specialist Teacher JD.pdf - 334 KB (opens in new tab)

About Birdwell Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 188 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Birdwell Primary School website
• Email address: r.paddock@hcacademytrust.education
• Phone number: 01226 782233
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birdwell-primary-school-s70-5xb

Birdwell Primary School is seeking a dedicated and passionate classroom teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children.

At Birdwell Primary School, we are committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive. We believe that all children, regardless of their individual needs, deserve an education that empowers them to reach their full potential. As a class teacher, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our students receive the support and resources they need to succeed.

Arranging a visit to Birdwell Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.paddock@hcacademytrust.education.

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