Primary Class Teacher & SENCo – Primary
£32,916 - £51,048 per year
24 days until closing
Deadline: Friday, 27 November 2026
Type
Permanent
Start Date
Negotiable
Experience
Not specified
Visa / Relocation
Not provided
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About the Role
St Marie’s School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, is seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated Primary Class Teacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to join its supportive community in spring 2027.
This is a permanent, 0.8–1.0 FTE role working four or five days per week. The successful candidate will combine class teaching with strategic coordination of SEND provision, supported by dedicated non-teaching time for SENCo responsibilities. Class allocation may be within EYFS, KS1 or KS2, according to the successful applicant’s strengths, experience and the school’s needs.
For a suitably experienced candidate, there may also be an opportunity to join the Senior Leadership Team. The full-time equivalent salary is £32,916–£51,048 per year, plus SEN allowance. The closing date is 27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday).
Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging, high-quality classroom teaching across the primary age range.
Lead and develop effective, inclusive provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Support and inspire colleagues to meet the needs of all learners.
Build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals.
Balance classroom teaching and SEND coordination responsibilities effectively.
Promote and contribute positively to the school’s Catholic ethos and values.
Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status and meet, or be willing to work towards meeting, the statutory SENCo qualification requirements. The school welcomes experienced SENCos and ambitious teachers with a strong understanding of SEND. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What We Offer
A warm, caring and welcoming Catholic school community.
Enthusiastic pupils and a friendly, dedicated staff team.
Ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
Support from committed leaders and governors.
Dedicated non-teaching time for SENCo responsibilities.
Flexible working across four or five days per week.
A potential opportunity to contribute to the Senior Leadership Team, depending on experience.
The appointment is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, right-to-work verification and satisfactory references.
About the School
St Marie’s School is a Roman Catholic primary academy in Sheffield for children aged 3 to 11. It has approximately 237 pupils and serves a diverse community in which staff, pupils, families and governors work collaboratively to help every child learn, grow and flourish.
The school provides engaging, high-quality education designed to develop a lifelong love of learning and prepare pupils for secondary education and adult life. Its caring Catholic ethos supports an inclusive environment where every child is valued.
Benefits & Perks
About St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, is a Roman Catholic primary academy for children aged 3 to 11 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Serving pupils from Nursery through to the end of Key Stage 2, the school provides a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values. Its ethos centres on care, respect, collaboration and high expectations, with a clear commitment to helping every child develop academically, personally, socially and spiritually. Children from a wide range of backgrounds are welcomed into a community that seeks to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
With approximately 237 pupils, St Marie's offers the close-knit character of a community primary school while providing learning across the full primary age range. Staff, families, pupils and governors work together to create engaging opportunities and deliver high-quality education. The school places strong emphasis on inclusion, including thoughtful support for pupils with SEND, sensory differences and social-emotional needs. It is also firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults through robust practice and shared responsibility.
Working at St Marie's means joining a talented, creative and caring staff team in which professional collaboration is highly valued. Colleagues are encouraged to share expertise, adapt their practice to individual pupils and contribute positively to the wider life and Catholic ethos of the school. Staff can expect a supportive working culture, opportunities for relevant professional development and the satisfaction of helping children thrive within an ambitious yet compassionate setting. This vacancy also offers the possibility of longer-term employment, as the temporary post may become permanent.
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Show how your classroom practice secures inclusion and progress for pupils with SEND.
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Demonstrate how you would support the school’s Catholic ethos and collaborative community.
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