Class Teacher

Resource Base Class Teacher

• Hours: Full Time. Permanent
• Pay Grade: Main Scale + Sen Allowance (£2679)

We are looking for a highly organised and well-motivated teacher to teach in our KS2 Resource Base (successful candidates should also be willing to teach in our main school should school circumstances change in the future)

What we are looking for

St Nicholas Church School is looking for a teacher who:

• Has a passion for education and is willing to challenge themselves to become an excellent practitioner;
• Has a good understanding of supporting children with a range of SEND needs, and the capability to support a diverse range of needs effectively within the classroom;
• Has an understanding of trauma informed approaches, and is able to support children with social and emotional learning as part of the daily curriculum;
• Has experience and understanding of the EYFS curriculum and areas of learning (or willing to learn), with experience of planning and delivering effective continuous provision;
• Has strong communication skills, and is able to liaise with families and professionals about the young people they are working with;
• Has an understanding of supporting pupils with EHCPs as part of an annual cycle, including leading annual review meetings (desirable but not essential);
• Has high expectations and works to ensure that all children can succeed in their learning;
• Has a good understanding of effective teaching practices and is prepared to reflect and develop;
• Enjoys taking an active role as part of the whole school and community;
• Has a great sense of humour!

What we offer

 In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to change the lives of the children you teach;
• Polite, caring and well-behaved children who are eager to learn and live by our school values;
• Small class sizes;
• Continuous opportunities for professional development;
• An ambitious and dedicated staff team;
• A supportive community school with a Christian ethos

Candidates are invited to contact the school and arrange a tour with Will Low or Kirsty Biss (Co-Heads of School). If you would like to arrange this, please contact the school office. 

Salary, hours and pay scale

• Salary from £31650 to £43607 per year
• Main Pay Scale, 1- 6
• SEN Allowance (£2679)
• Full-time hours

Deadline and how to apply

Application forms should be accompanied by a full letter of application.

Closing date: Sunday 18th May 2025

Shortlisting and Interview: Week Beginning 19th May 2025

This post will commence: from September 2025, depending on the candidate’s availability