Special Educational Needs RE Class Teacher

Salary: £32,916 to £45,352 per annum pro rata + 1 SEN point

Grade: MPS

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.4 hours per week

Location: Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, St John's Catholic Specialist School

St John’s Catholic Specialist School

1 x Full time Special Educational Needs RE Class Teacher

Required 1st September 2026

Permanent contract, MPS Scale + 1 SEN point (depending on experience)

Are you an experienced SEND practitioner and a teacher with experience of teaching RE and the National Curriculum, wishing to take your career in 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 an enthusiastic, inspirational and dynamic classroom practitioner to join our Religious Education Department in September 2026. The successful candidate will be both ambitious and committed to the teaching of RE. They will bring enthusiasm, dedication and ideas to the department and a desire to promote success, whilst instilling in our students a passion for the subject.

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.

• 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 and for further details and an application pack contact Mrs Karen Holt – [email protected] (01937 842144)

Key documents

Key dates

Closing Date: Friday 8th May 2026

Interviews: week commencing 18th 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.

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