Teacher with SENCO

Kings Oak Primary, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8TX

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2027 (or sooner)

• Closing date

  4 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS with special responsibility allowance

Teacher with SENCO job summary

Waterton Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a skilled and committed Class Teacher with SENCO Teacher to join the team at Kings Oak Primary in Wombwell, Barnsley.

Currently, the Trust comprises 16 primary schools, two independent special schools and five pre-schools across Wakefield and Barnsley. Kings Oak Primary joined the Trust in September 2025. As part of the Trust, staff and pupils benefit from strong professional networks and opportunities to work together across schools.

The SENCO will play a central role in strengthening leadership, supporting staff development and securing consistent practice across the school. Working closely with the Interim Head of School, Executive Headteacher and Trust leaders, the successful candidate will help build a strong culture, maintain high expectations and support continued improvement.

This role would suit an experienced leader who is ready to take on wider responsibility and who is committed to improving outcomes for all pupils. We are looking for someone who leads with clarity, builds strong relationships and has the determination to make a positive difference every day.

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit Kings Oak Primary Academy, meet our wonderful children and staff, and experience our school community for themselves.

Visits will take place during the week commencing 16th and 23rd November 2026. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01226 272740.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Warm Regards,

Adam Dawson

Executive Headteacher

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.

About Kings Oak Primary

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 433 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kings Oak Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-oak-primary-learning-centre-barnsley

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