Class Teacher - The SEND Hub at St. Mary’s Bluecoat CE Primary School Required: January 2026 This post is not suitable for an ECT Salary: Main Pay/Upper Pay Range Scale plus SEND Allowance Contract type: Full time Contract term: Permanent St. Mary’s Bluecoat CE Primary School, a school within Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust, are looking for a confident, experienced and skilled teacher to join a committed staff team in our SEND Hub. As a Church of England Primary School, St Mary’s Bluecoat School is an inclusive school with a strong reputation for successfully meeting the needs of pupils with additional needs. There is a palpable team spirit and ‘can do’ attitude among staff within the school as we strive to achieve the very best outcomes for all children. The SEND hub on the school site embodies the inclusive ethos of the school. Our Hub is a provision for children with a range of complex needs and a specific aim to support those children who present with a broad variety of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (including Autistic Spectrum Conditions) identified as their primary need in their EHCP. Children attending the hub receive specific teaching through a flexible, formal curriculum which is carefully designed to meet their needs whilst also accessing some learning with their mainstream peers (as appropriate) and participating in the inclusive school community at every possible opportunity. We are looking for an experienced teacher to join our hub staff team at the beginning of the spring term (January 2026). With the support of a highly skilled team of teaching assistants, the hub class teacher will be responsible for teaching a small class of pupils in our provision. The provision caters for a maximum of 12, Key Stage 2 children and teaching groups are often smaller with the group working across two purpose built rooms. We are looking for a highly skilled teacher with a proven track record of meeting the needs of children with special educational needs. The successful candidate will have experience of working with children with SEND in either a primary school setting or in a specialist provision. We offer the successful candidate: • SEND allowance on their salary • Enthusiastic children who love their hub • Supportive parents • A dedicated and hardworking team of teachers and support staff • A strong, effective and experienced executive leadership team • A commitment to your continuous professional development through collaborative working and evidence-based approaches. Closing date for applications: 13th October 2025 by 12 midday. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email shortly after the closing date. Interview/Observation: Tuesday 21st October 2025 References will be taken up prior to interview. Applicants are encouraged to contact the school to arrange a visit, and we recommend candidates explore the school’s website to inform their decision to apply. Applications should be submitted using the official Trust application form, available on our website: www.sceat.org.uk. In addition, you are invited to submit a letter of application structured around the key requirements of the role as set out in this application pack, providing relevant examples from your career to date which demonstrate why you are a suitable candidate for this role. Ideally this should be no longer than 2 sides of A4. Application forms can be downloaded under the company profile. Enquiries or completed Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust teacher application forms should be emailed to rebecca.dyke@stmarysbc.co.uk. Safeguarding: Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust or within its schools to share this commitment. The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). The successful applicant will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire. The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview. Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion.