What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality teaching to a mixed-age Year 3 and 4 class, inspiring a keen love of learning.
• Lead the school’s SENCO duties, including coordinating support plans, liaising with parents and external agencies, and monitoring pupil progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop inclusive strategies and interventions.
• Contribute actively to the school’s Christian ethos and community spirit.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching and leadership skills.
Required Qualifications and Experience
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching KS2 pupils, ideally in mixed-age classes.
• Excellent knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and effective pedagogy
• Proven ability or willingness to take on SENCO responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of Special Educational Needs legislation and best practises.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Desirable Qualities
• Is a highly motivated teacher with high expectations of what children can achieve
• Is an outstanding teacher with excellent classroom and behaviour management
• Has a talent for bringing learning alive and is successful in securing children’s excitement for learning
• A collaborative and supportive team player.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for working in a small school setting.
• A dedication to continuous professional development.
• Alignment with the school’s Christian values and ethos.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Kneesall C of E Primary School?
• Small rural school: Enjoy a close-knit, friendly environment where you can make a real difference.
• Children who are keen to learn: Work with motivated pupils eager to engage and grow.
• Supportive staff team: Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and mutual support.
• CPD opportunities: Access high-quality professional development to enhance your career.
• Strong Christian Ethos: Be part of a school community grounded in faith and values.
• Potential for leadership: Develop your leadership skills with genuine opportunities for career progression.
Further details about the role
If you are passionate about teaching and supporting children with additional needs in a nurturing rural community, we would love to hear from you.
Visits to school are encouraged and can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 01623 861069. Application packs are available on our website at
or by email from the school office.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th October 2025 – 10.00am
Interviews: Monday 13th October 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. • All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. • We encourage applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts in the school.