Teacher with SENDCO Responsibility - St Winefride's Catholic Primary School

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of St Winefride's Catholic Primary School

Required for September 2026

The Academy Council and St Winefride's School are looking for a Inspirational and caring Teacher to join our outstanding Catholic School to start in September 2026.

St Winefride’s provides an exciting opportunity for individuals enthusiastic about enhancing life opportunities for young people. The teacher will share the SENDCO responsibility with a member of SLT and will be instrumental in creating a lasting positive impact on the children and the community we serve. 

The Role:

As a Primary school teacher you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who consistently demonstrates the highest standards of delivery. You should be fully committed to raising attainment across the whole school/ specify key stages and across all subjects that you are required to teach. You will be acutely aware of the strategies required to achieve the highest standards within your specialist subject area/across the curriculum. For this particular role you will be required to Teach in KS1 with allocated SENDCO time for your SENDCO responsibilities, so experience working with children with SEN is essential.

You may from time to time be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description. 

As a Classroom teacher you will, at all times, be mindful of, and adhere to, the Professional Standards for Teachers and the Career Stage expectations negotiated and adopted by the school at any time.

In addition, for Teachers paid on the Upper Pay Range (UPR), your achievements and contribution to an educational setting should be substantial and sustained.

 At St Winefride’s, we offer: 

• A committed and enthusiastic staff team
• Relevant training Supportive leadership team and parents
• A caring, loving and nurturing environment
• Happy children
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Golden Ticket for staff wellbeing Networking opportunities across the Trust

Applicants are warmly invited to visit the school. For further details please contact: Mrs L Shaw (School Business Manager) on 01274 677705

Application forms are available here - https://bcwcat.co.uk/Teacher-with-SENDCO-responsibility/

Please note all completed application forms must be posted/ emailed directly to the school. Only CES application forms will be accepted.

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Tuesday 12th May 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.