Teacher with SENDCO responsibility
Required September 2026
Salary: UPS + SEN allowance
Contract: Permanent, Full time
The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic First School, Dorchester are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and inspiring Class Teacher, with SENDCO responsibility and a place on the Senior Leadership Team, to join our school from September 2026. They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply.
We offer:
- A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
- Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
- A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
- A commitment to your own professional development
The successful candidate will:
- Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
- Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
- Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
- Have excellent organisational and communication skills
- Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
- Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff
- Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice
- Be passionate about making a difference for pupils with specialist needs
Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Michelle Every, Senior Administrator by email at stmarysdorchester@plymouthcast.com or contact the school on 01305 262258
Please send completed application forms to stmarysdorchester@plymouthcast.com
Closing Date: 15th May 2026
Interviews: 21st May 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email