We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed SEND Class Teacher/ECT. This role is ideal for a passionate educator with experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, including SEMH, ASD, MLD, SLD, or behavioural needs. The post is 1 x Full-Time position, Fixed term contract 1.9.2026 – 31.8.2027 Main Pay Scale M1-M6. St Modwen’s Catholic Primary School is a friendly and welcoming school which serves a supportive, Catholic community in the parish of Ss Mary and Modwen, Burton. The school is committed to promoting application of strong gospel values. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, motivated, creative class teacher or ECT to join our friendly and inspiring team. We are looking for someone who: • has high aspirations, ambitions and high expectations of themselves and our children • is able to work as part of our St Modwen’s family, is a dedicated team player and able to contribute to our strong sense of Catholic community • is an excellent classroom practitioner who works hard to maintain high standards in learning in order to ensure outstanding progress for our children • is able to demonstrate excellent communication skills when working in partnership with parents, school staff and external agencies • who has experience of working with vulnerable children or young people, ideally within an SEN setting • who has a strong understanding of SEND strategies and inclusive teaching who is resilient, patient, and calm approach Key Responsibilities: Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with a range of SEN needs Providing a supportive, structured, and nurturing classroom environment o Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and support teams o Using effective behaviour management strategies to promote positive learning o Building strong relationships with pupils, families, and staff o Adapting teaching approaches to meet EHCP targets and individual learning plans o Monitoring progress and maintain accurate pupil records We can offer you: • A good school, with a very friendly and caring ethos • Positive, well behaved and happy children, who are creative and eager to learn • A supportive and dedicated staff team and committed Governors and parents • Excellent opportunities to develop professionally • The freedom to innovate and create. • A commitment to staff wellbeing and work life balance. As Head Teacher, I warmly welcome you to discuss this role with me. For an application form, along with information regarding the responsibilities of the post, job description and person specification, please see our school website: St Modwen's Catholic Primary School - Home (st modwens.staffs.sch.uk). Closing Date: Monday 18th May 2026 Shortlisting Date : Tuesday 19th May 2026 Interviews: Thursday 21st May 2026 Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): • childcare disqualification • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) • medical • online and social media • prohibition from teaching • right to work • satisfactory references • suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.