Class Teacher / SENCO Contract Type: Permanent Job Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Main Scale 1-6, £31,650 - £43,607 per annum Plus SEN Allowance £2679 Full Time 32.5 hours The MAC Directors of the Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi Academy Company are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated full time Class Teacher / SENCO to join our happy and successful school. We are looking for a person who will actively support the Catholic ethos of St Thomas More Catholic First School. We can offer: a caring school community based on our strong Catholic ethos an excellent team of friendly, dedicated and hard working staff a very supportive and experienced Governing Body and Board of Directors supportive parents and positive, happy children who enjoy learning opportunities for professional development strong links with the parish and wider community We are looking for someone who: Will determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability Will provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the STPCD While the SENCO will have responsibility for the oversight of provision for pupils with SEN or a disability, class teachers will hold responsibility for the day-to-day education and support of pupils within their classroom. Please visit www.magnificat.org.uk/join-us/vacancies for further information regarding this position. This position is not suitable for an ECT. As we strive to become an employer of choice, not only will you be joining a progressive multi-academy company, you will also receive a competitive benefits package, which as well as salary includes: Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme Family friendly policies Access to an excellent pension scheme Access to professional qualifications and training Please complete the application form and consent for references form, by the close date. Closing date: 12pm on Monday 15th September 2025 Interview date: TBC We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. The MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. As such we will be implementing the use of online searches for all posts in line with guidance from KCSIE 2023. Online searches are not part of the shortlisting process itself and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Statement. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and therefore will make reasonable adjustments required for interview. Please discuss any requirements you may have with us.