Applications are invited for a single position at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, with one of two possible role options available. Candidates may apply for either;

• Full-time post which includes part-time class teaching responsibilities alongside designated SEND release time
• Part-time SENDCO role (3 days per week) which is non-class based.

Please note that applicants should specify clearly on their application form which one of these two distinct roles you are applying for.

 

CLASS TEACHER – SENDCo

Phase 3 – Years 4, 5 and 6

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2a (as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time - Class-based role in Phase 3 - Year 4, 5 or 6 with release time for SENDCo role

Or

SENDCo

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2a (as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document) Pro Rata

Contract: Permanent, Part-time - currently non-class based SENDCo role (3 days per week)

Start Date: September 2026

 

The Governors of St John Fisher Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a suitably experienced qualified class teacher/SENDCO to join the school and work as part of an outstanding team of professional practitioners.  

About Us

At St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, we live by our mission:
“Believe in the light so that you will be children of the light” John 12:36
We are an Outstanding Catholic school committed to inclusivity, high expectations, and respect for all. Our vibrant community supports children to SHINE through engagement, nurturing potential, and fostering dignity.

We are seeking a fellow professional to take on the role of school SENDCO. They will provide strong and approachable leadership, fostering a collaborative team ethos where every member of our school community; staff, pupils, and families feel valued and supported. We prioritise the well-being of all, creating a nurturing environment where care and respect for each other are fundamental to our daily life. Our school community is characterised by highly committed families, a supportive parish, and an engaged local community, all working together to ensure that every pupil with SEND thrives and achieves their full potential. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders to embed inclusive practises, promote high expectations, and implement the graduated approach to SEND provision, in line with statutory guidance and the SEND Code of Practice.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate, experienced, and strategically focused SENDCO to join our Senior Leadership Team. The class-based role will involve teaching two days per week within a Phase 3 class (Years 4, 5, or 6), alongside dedicated SENDCo release time of three days per week.

The non-class-based role will involve three days per week dedicated to SENDCo role. This may at times, include teaching within classes throughout the school to model and support children and staff.

As SENDCO, you will have a vital leadership role in driving SEND provision across the school. You will collaborate closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure outstanding outcomes for our pupils with SEND.

 

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.  To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.  Two satisfactory references will be required and are integral to the interview process.  Please note that open or generic references will not be accepted as part of a safer recruitment process.

 

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.

Please only apply for this post if you have the essential qualifications and can evidence this with original certificates. Please submit a completed application form and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications MUST be made on the Catholic Education Service (CES) application form which can be downloaded from the Catholic Education Service Website: www.cesew.org.uk. This vacancy may also be located via the school’s website: www.stjohnfisherprimary.co.uk under vacancies.

 

Please contact the School Business Manager/Clerk to Governing Body lorraine.morris@knowsley.gov.uk for a complete application pack including job description and person specification.  All completed application forms must be sent electronically to lorraine.morris@knowsley.gov.uk PLEASE NOTE that due to safer recruitment Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are not accepted by school only CES applications received electronically will be considered.

 

Closing Date:  Wednesday, 15^th April 2026 – 12 noon

Short listing:   Wednesday, 15^th April 2026 – afternoon

In school observations: w/c 27^th April 2026

Interviews: w/c 5^th May 2026

 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on the following dates:

Thursday, 19^th March – 4.30pm

Tuesday, 24^th March – 9.30pm

Monday, 13^th April – 4pm

 

Please telephone the school office on

0151 477 8590 to arrange a visit on the above dates.