Teacher with Primary Expertise

We need a Primary Teacher to join our fantastic school. We offer 12 in a class, a TA and a genuine commitment to meet each pupil's individual needs.

Start Date: September 1st 2026

About Us

Sutton School is a purpose-built special school for pupils aged 11-16. Situated towards the centre of Dudley borough, the school caters for approximately 190 pupils with a range of needs in relation to 'communication and interaction' and 'cognition and learning'.

Our vision is to create an extraordinary learning environment where every member of our school community has the chance to flourish, achieving their true potential and pursuing their ambitions with confidence. Central to this vision is our mission of "Safe, Happy, Learning > Towards Independence." We believe that a broad, balanced curriculum tailored to each student's unique needs, including access to the National Curriculum, is vital in unlocking their full potential.

As the majority of our pupils begin their journey with us in Year 7, we prioritise building strong relationships among peers, fostering a sense of belonging and support through our small class sizes. With recent investments to enhance our learning environment, we provide excellent facilities and resources for both pupils and staff.

We can provide a supportive staff, together with children who are eager to learn, within an excellent school environment.

Sutton School would like to hear from you if you are someone who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who has high expectations of self and others
• Is passionate about enabling all children to achieve success
• Is a caring professional
• Has a clear understanding of the primary curriculum
• Has a dynamic and creative approach to learning
• Has energy and enthusiasm, an open and positive approach
• Is able to work supportively and work in a team

In exchange we can offer you:

• Highly motivated staff
• A leadership team whose focus is on improving outcomes for our children
• Children who value learning and supportive parents
• An ethos of valuing staff and their professional development
• A stimulating learning environment which is conducive to learning

The Role

As our curriculum adapts in response to our pupils' needs, we need to recruit teachers with Primary Education expertise. You will be passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for pupils with Special Educational Needs, this together with your knowledge of EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2 will equip you to work as a class teacher for a class of about 12 pupils.

We are committed to providing all of our teachers with a first class teaching experience, through a supportive, inclusive ethos and a well sequenced package of continued professional development. We strive to create conditions which will enable you to thrive, and that enhance your career development. By ensuring this, we believe that together we can enhance the learning experience and outcomes of all our children.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs). For trainee teachers completing their studies in 2026, there may be the opportunity to start in post in January 2027, offering a useful transition and induction to the school.

Applications are welcomed from talented and aspirant individuals who genuinely enjoy teaching and who can fully commit to our motto - 'Safe, Happy, Learning > Towards Independence'.

Key Requirements

• QTS
• Primary Education Training and/or experience
• Passion for SEND pupils

Additional Information

Supporting information - As part of the application please upload a statement describing your experience, what you would bring to the role at Sutton School and the impact you would have as a member of the team here. (Maximum 2 sides of A4)

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Teachers pay scale + SEN Allowance

Closing Date: 22nd April 2026 at 12pm

Shortlisting: 22nd April 2026

Interviews: 28th April 2026

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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