SEN Teacher - St Joseph's Bradford

Overview

Part Time (0.5 - ideally mornings only but timings can be flexible for the right candidate)

Fixed Term Maternity Cover from September 2026 for 1 year

MPS

Job Advert & Description

Are you passionate about inclusion? Determined to make a difference for all children but especially those with additional needs? Do you have experience of working with both moderate and complex needs?

St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a specialist SEND teacher to work in our Orchard Woodlands classroom in the morning. This role would involve delivering a sensory curriculum as well as strong foundation Maths and English skills in our Woodlands classroom. You would be leading a team of extremely skilled learning support assistants who are passionate about securing the best outcomes for all of our students working in close partnership with our SEND and Inclusion team. This role would be suitable for a teacher with experience of a SEND classroom.

Our new Teacher will:

• Have high aspirations for all children, themselves and a desire to raise standards.
• Have the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage learners.
• Have high expectations for the behaviour and wellbeing of children.
• Be a reflective practitioner who works well with others.
• Be supportive of our Catholic character so that we may live out our Vision and Intent.
• Have the knowledge and skills necessary to plan an exceptional curriculum.
• Be enthusiastic about teaching children with a range of Special Education Needs.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £16458 to £22676 per year

Location

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bradford
Park Lane
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD5 0RB

Supporting documents

• CES - Note to Applicants download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineCES - Note to Applicants
• CES Consent to Obtain References download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineCES Consent to Obtain References
• Model Application Form - Teacher download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineModel Application Form - Teacher
• Recruitment Monitoring Form download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineRecruitment Monitoring Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form
• Right-to-Work-in-UK-Declaration-Form download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineRight-to-Work-in-UK-Declaration-Form
• Staff declaration in relation to childcare disqualification download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineStaff declaration in relation to childcare disqualification
• Teacher Application Form download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineTeacher Application Form

• SJBR - SEN teacher download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSJBR - SEN teacher

Deadline and how to apply

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact our school office to arrange at office@sjbr.bcwcat.co.uk. Please note we can only accept applications completed on the CES Application Form. These can be obtained from our website or the above email address.

Closing date for applications: Friday 19 June 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 24 June 2026

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is based on merit and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We strive to foster a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

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