Teacher of Secondary SEND

Job Title: Teacher of Secondary SEND

Location: St John Plessington Catholic College

Responsible To: SENDCO

Salary Grade: MPS plus (SEN allowance negotiable dependant on experience)

Contract: This is a full-time, 3 year fixed term position initially until 31/08/2028

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Closing Date: 16th May at 12.00pm

 

About the role

Our mission is simple, we develop individual excellence, embrace opportunities and build communities with the Gospel values at the heart. St John Plessington Catholic College is at an exciting time in its history. We are opening a resourced provision centre in September 2025. The provision is focused on supporting secondary aged students with a primary area of need of Autism or Social Communication Differences who have an EHCP.  Working with HFCMAT we wish to appoint a passionate, dedicated and determined SEND teacher who will help build an inclusive centre of excellence.

 

The role will involve working with and delivering a range of subjects within the resourced provision and you will be supported by a team of TAs and College leaders. 

 

The role will involve working with and delivering a range of subjects and you will be supported by a team of TAs and College leaders.

 

We need someone who:

• Has a passion for helping pupils with great challenges, but recognises that when students are presented with suitable support, they can thrive.
• Has a 'can do' attitude and being keen to create hands on learning experiences · Is willing to think in creative ways that help engage learners
• Has a passion to bring learning to life for students with Education Health Care Plans

 

You will need to be resilient and ready for the unique challenges this role will present. However, you can be assured that your work will transform lives.

 

As this is a new role we would very much welcome applications or enquiries from candidates with a range of experience, including primary and SEND specialist settings. Successful applicants will very much be part of building this great provision.

 

Through HFCMAT we can offer a range of CPD opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills of all staff within the resourced provision.

 

We are looking for someone who shares our mission and will ensure our vision of Work Together; Succeed Together is lived out everyday. Your attitude is the key driver, rather than your background and formal qualifications. If you do not have experience of working in specialist settings, please note that this is not a disadvantage.

 

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

 

The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.

 

To apply for this position, please send a covering letter, a completed application form and the completed recruitment documents attached to the vacancy listing to recruitment@hfcmat.com

 

Applications should be marked for the attention of Mr P McLoughlin, Headteacher. For further information please visit the ‘Vacancies’ section on our website www.stjohnplessington.com

 

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.

 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so

 

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.