SEND Class Teacher

Our 'Bring It!' vision requires us to ensure our pupils are excited by and fully engaged in their learning and school experience more widely. We support them to use their talents to create positive school memories with their friends that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

Our aim is to inspire a lifetime of adventure.

As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart.

St Barnabas Trust is looking to recruit an outstanding SEND teacher to join our team. This an exciting opportunity to work within St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust at St Martin’s School.

St Martins is a vibrant and nurturing church school for children aged 3-11. Our dedicated team works closely to recognise and develop each child’s unique gifts and talents, helping them flourish in confidence, character, and independence. Alongside a strong academic foundation, we offer an embedded outdoor adventure curriculum that inspires curiosity, exploration, and a lifelong love of learning.

We are looking for a teacher who will truly make a difference in children’s lives.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers. In return, we offer excellent ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work alongside staff from other schools within the Trust.

The position is full-time permanent with a SEND allowance.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing school at the heart of the community which is part of a family of schools in St Barnabas Trust. We are seeking to recruit a highly experienced and enthusiastic teacher. We believe that every member of our school community has important talents to share, nurture and grow. As a proud member of the St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust, our vision is supported with a ‘Bring It!’ approach to all areas of our school life.

We are looking to appoint a teacher who can:

• demonstrate high quality teaching across the primary curriculum
• have a secure understanding of the SEND code of practice
• has has experience teaching pupils with SEND
• proven ability to engage learners and drive progress
• strong understanding of assessment and using this to track progress
• knowledge of autism strategies and interventions
• excellent communication and teamwork skills
• commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• contribute to our Church of England ethos
• maintain a dynamic, inspirational and challenging learning environment suitable for SEND learners

In return, we can offer you:

• a welcoming and friendly team environment within a MAT committed to staff development with well-motivated and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn new skills.
• the opportunity to flourish within a supportive and forward thinking school family.
• generous local authority pension scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• employee Assistance programme
• flexible working considered
• free eyecare vouchers for DSE users
• corporate gym membership discount
• ongoing Training and Development opportunities

Please note: This role is essential and as such we will be interviewing as suitable applicants apply. We reserve the right to close this role early should vacancies be filled before the closing date.

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.

Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.