Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916.00 - 45,352.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
11/07/2026 00:00
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
STPC plus SEN Allowance
Department
SEND
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Teacher of SEND

St Mary’s Catholic College - The Arc

SENDCO

MPS plus (SEND allowance negotiable dependant on experience)

This is a full-time, fixed term position initially until 31st August 2027 to work in our resourced provision


Teacher of SEND 



About the role

Our mission is simple, we develop individual excellence, embrace opportunities and build communities with the Gospel values at the heart. The post will be focused on supporting secondary aged students with autism. Working with HFCMAT we wish to appoint a passionate, dedicated and determined SEND teacher who will contribute to our inclusive centre of excellence. 

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. 

We would very much welcome applications or enquiries from candidates with a range of experience, including primary and SEND specialist settings. 

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.

St Mary's Catholic College is proud to be part of the Holy Family Multi Academy Trust where we strive to develop individual excellence, embrace opportunities and build strong communities with Gospel Values at the heart.

We are looking for teachers who: 

  1. Want to transform children’s lives.
  2. Are excellent classroom practitioners
  3. Work well with staff and students alike
  4. Are looking to join a community of schools that promotes the formation of young people into successful citizens
  5. Are interested in developing their practice and committed to their own professional development

We offer:

  1. A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub and a cutting edge Teaching School Hub. 
  2. Mentoring and high level training
  3. Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities to engage in system leadership
  4. A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.
  5. Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams – working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individual’s contribution

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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. To assist in this part of the process we would appreciate it if you would complete the attached Social Media form and return it with your application.

To apply for this position, please use link below: 

Apply Here 

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. 

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.


Qualifications

Degree in a relevant subjectessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

St Mary's Catholic College

Recruitment Team

recruitment@hfcmat.com

St John Plessington Catholic Va Academy
Old Chester Road
Bebington
Wirral
CH63 7LF

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Applicants should note that, in accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime, it is their responsibility to have made any necessary registrations relevant at the time of making this application, which are required for people working or volunteering with children. Accordingly, applicants are put on notice that any offer of employment made will be conditional upon identity and right to work checks and the results of Disclosure & Barring Service and Teacher Services checks (where applicable). For those who have lived or worked outside of the UK, the offer will also be conditional on satisfactory overseas checks including, where necessary, the provision of a letter of professional standing.