Class Teacher with SEND Responsibilities

Role: Class Teacher with the responsibility of SENCO for mainstream children
Location: Barnton Community Nursery & Primary School
Salary: M3-M6 with SEND allowance
Actual Salary: £38,399 - £46,938
Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 per week
Start Date: January 2027

The Headteacher and Governors of Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School wish to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic class teacher who has the drive, vision, energy and commitment to join their hardworking and passionate team. The successful candidate will teach in one of our mainstream classes but will have the responsibility of mainstream SEND.

We are seeking a teacher who is committed to high-quality teaching and learning and who understands the importance of creating an inclusive classroom where every pupil feels valued, supported and able to succeed.

Our school has three resource provisions. This role does not require the successful candidate to lead on these. The role is specifically to be the SENCO for mainstream children.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of all pupils.
• Have a strong understanding of inclusive teaching and SEND provision.
• Have an appropriate SENCO qualification.
• Be committed to removing barriers to learning and ensuring pupils with SEND make strong progress.
• Work effectively with colleagues, families and external professionals.
• Use assessment effectively to identify needs and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with pupils and promote their confidence and independence.
• Strategically lead the development and evaluation of effective SEND provision across the school.
• Be reflective, resilient and committed to their own professional development.
• Share our commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and the wellbeing of every child.
• Demonstrates a commitment to raising standards;
• Is able to work in close partnership with the whole Trust community.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Support, inspiration, passion, creativity and the chance to make a real difference to children’s lifelong learning;
• The privilege of engaging with children who enjoy school and rise to the challenges it provides;
• A supportive, dedicated team and a happy working environment;
• The opportunity to further develop their skills through a bespoke career pathway available working for Weaver Trust.

If you have the skills, energy and enthusiasm to successfully do this job we would be delighted to hear from you.  A full training package will be on offer to the successful candidate. We would like to hear from ambitious people who are keen to make a difference to children’s lives. 

Please complete an application form and provide a supporting statement outlining your interest, expressing how you feel you could contribute further to meet the needs of our pupils, on no more than 2 sides of A4.

Please apply online via (link) or send your application FAO our Headteacher, Miss Sara Albiston to head@barnton.cheshire.sch.uk

Closing date: 13.11.2026 at 12pm   Interviews: Week beginning 16.11.2026

Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes including references. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.