Job title and organisation: Special Educational Needs Class Teacher - St John's Catholic Specialist School 
Salary:  MPS Scale + 1 SEN point depending on experience
Hours: full time, term time only
Contract: Permanent 
Location: Boston Spa 
Closing Date and Time:  Thursday 14 May 2026 at noon 

Teaching a range of subjects including English, Maths, PSHE, PE, RE and life skills to a KS2/3 or 4 form group of up to 8 students

Required 1^st September 2026

Permanent contract

ECT’s are welcome to apply

Are you an experienced SEND practitioner OR a teacher with experience of teaching the National Curriculum at primary and secondary level, wishing to take your career into a new, exciting direction?

St John’s Catholic Specialist School is a school for young people up to 19 years with special educational needs. Our mission is to support our students to gain the knowledge and skills they will need to thrive in adult life. Every day is different, and staff work with pupils with a range of different needs, which include sensory impairments, communication and learning challenges or autism. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best life chances for our students.  

We are looking for a teacher to join an experienced and enthusiastic team of staff supporting a small group of either KS2/3 or 4 pupils with complex educational needs.

This role includes:

• Planning, teaching, and assessing learning in an imaginative curriculum.
• Working with a support team of knowledgeable and committed colleagues.
• Enhancing pupils’ communication skills.
• Promoting pupils’ self-esteem, independence, and participation within the school and local community.

Our ideal candidate will be compassionate but purposeful, focusing on maximising pupils’ progress; someone who works well in a team and is open to developing new skills. We are looking for people who want to make a positive difference every day and are committed to helping all our young people thrive, feel respected and valued.

In return, we can offer:

• A very supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development.
• An induction programme tailored to your experience and needs. This can include ECTE (Early Career Teaching entitlement) if you are an ECT (early career teacher).
• A school which actively promotes the well-being of staff.
• A school culture that encourages everyone to achieve their best.

Candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school and experience how rewarding your work could be. To download an application pack www.stjohns.org.uk

For further details and an application pack contact Mrs K Holt - karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk (01937 842144)

Closing Date: Noon 14^th May 2026 

Interviews: 20^th May 2026

St John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and references regarding your suitability to work with children.  We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Job Purpose:

• To work with the SLT to meet the educational needs of St John’s pupils.
• To create, develop and maintain a high-quality teaching and learning environment for the pupils.
• To contribute to the discussion of the school’s aims and policies and participate in the implementation of policies, plans, targets, and practices.

Curriculum Provision

• Following the National Curriculum programmes of study, deliver the curriculum in a designated class of pupils with complex special needs ensuring the curriculum is broad, balanced and suitably differentiated to suit the needs of the pupils.
• Plan challenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons / work plans as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress targets.
• Delivery of the curriculum, which includes planning and preparing schemes of work and lessons appropriate to the needs of SEN pupils.
• Maintain good order, safety and discipline in the classrooms, in accordance with the school’s procedures.
• Prepare and update teaching materials.

Management Information

• Working with colleagues to assess record and report on the development, progress, and attainment of pupils in line with departmental and whole school policies.
• Writing subject reports in accordance with school guidelines.
• To provide, or contribute to, oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students.

Working with colleagues

• Ensure the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support by working closely with Learning Support Assistants
• Regular attendance at and participation in staff meetings and other meetings as required

Pastoral Duties of a Form Teacher

• Promote the pastoral care and well-being of pupils in ways that reflect the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Register pupil attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Alert the appropriate staff to the problems experienced by pupils and to make recommendations as to how these may be resolved.
• Communicate as appropriate with pupils’ parents/ carers and with persons or bodies concerned with the welfare of individual pupils, after consultation with the appropriate staff.
• Contribute to PSHE according to school policy.
• Apply the school’s behavior management policies so that effective learning can take place.
• Supporting pupils’ organisation, eg homework, equipment, timetables.
• Contributing to annual reviews and drawing up individual education plans.
• Attending and preparing for Collective Worship with form group.

Continuing Professional Development

• Take part in the school’s professional development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and development.
• Engage actively in the school’s performance management process

Other

• Maintain professional and personal integrity in accordance with the Teachers’ Standards.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent the disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
• Undertake any duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required by the Head teacher or Governors.
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other staff and external agencies.
• Play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting the ethos, rules, and regulations.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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