| School | St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School - |
| Address | Quainton Street, Neasden, London NW10 0BG |
| Head Teacher | Ilira Heath |
| Job title | ARP Class Teacher |
| Salary | Main Pay scale M4-UPS1 Plus SEND Allowance |
| Hours | Full Time |
| Closing date | Open until filled |
| Interview date | To be confirmed |
| Start date | April 2026 |
| How to apply | Please contact the school via email for an application pack or download from the school website. |
| Additional information | Brent schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check. |
About the school
We live to love, learn, respect and follow Jesus who says, “Love one another as I have loved you
St Margaret Clitherow is part of the All Saints’ Trust, a multi-academy trust within the Diocese of Westminster, and was graded ‘Outstanding’ in two of the three areas of its Section 48 RE Inspection in April 2023. The school maintained its ‘good’ rating following the OFSTED inspection in May 2024. The school is a welcoming, successful, and supportive primary school at the heart of its community, where everyone feels valued. It offers a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development, promoting a healthy work–life balance, alongside opportunities for career progression. Staff work within a dynamic and dedicated team committed to delivering a first-class education for all children, supported by well-resourced, vibrant classrooms, skilled support staff, and dedicated in-house therapists and other specialists. This is further strengthened by the guidance and support of a passionate, approachable, empathetic, and ambitious senior leadership team.
The Post
We are seeking to appoint a skilled and compassionate ARP Class Teacher to join our inclusive primary school. The role involves leading teaching and learning within the Additionally Resourced Provision, delivering highly personalised support for pupils with a range of complex special educational needs while promoting inclusion, progress, and wellbeing. Working closely with senior leaders, the SENDCo, families, external professionals, and the Local Authority, the successful candidate will help ensure aspirational outcomes for all pupils. The post requires Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), experience in SEND settings, strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCPs, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a calm, nurturing approach underpinned by high expectations and a commitment to inclusive practice and professional development.
The Person
The successful candidate will be a positive, enthusiastic, and creative teacher who is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong passion for teaching children with SEND. They will be committed to delivering the highest standard of teaching through the use of appropriate, targeted strategies that effectively support pupils with a wide range of learning needs. The role requires a sound understanding of child development, experience or knowledge of working with children with ASC, learning difficulties, and moderate learning difficulties in either mainstream or SEND settings, and confidence in managing behaviour positively. The candidate will value collaborative working, demonstrating a strong commitment to partnership with colleagues, therapists, and families, alongside a clear dedication to ongoing professional development. Support for and endorsement of the Catholic ethos of the school is essential.