Teacher (MPS)

• Job_Description_-_SEND_Teacher

Role: SEND Class Teacher
Location: Barnton Community Nursery & Primary School
Salary: M1-M6
Actual Salary: £34,068 - £46,938
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 in the first instance
Hours: 32.5 per week
Start Date: 1st September 2026

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. We welcome applications from ECTs and more experienced teachers. The successful candidate will teach in one of our resource provisions, which main area of need is communication and interaction. There will be ten children in this room and we require a passionate and caring teacher to give them the nurture and personalised learning that they need.

We are looking to appoint an individual who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner who values all children;
• Can make adaptations for all children;
• Has a secure knowledge of EHCPs and the plan, do, review cycle;
• Has knowledge and understanding of what constitutes excellent provision and outcomes for pupils;
• Has comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum;
• Demonstrates high expectations of individual achievement and behaviour;
• Is creative and enthusiastic;
• Has good organisational and interpersonal skills;
• Has flair, talent and initiative;
• 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. This is a great opportunity for someone to start, or develop, their career in the education profession, in a school where staff are incredibly valued.    

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 send your application FAO our Headteacher, Miss Sara Albiston to [email removed]

Closing date: 10.08.2026   Interviews: Week beginning 10.08.2026

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.