The posting
Teacher – St Martin’s Garden, Specialist Unit – “The Margaret Coates Centre”
Full Time
Permanent
MPS
To start – January 2027
Closing Date: 4th November 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Come and join our "kind, brave and brilliant" school team. We are a one-form entry mainstream primary school with a dedicated Specialist Unit (The Margaret Coates Centre or MCC) for children with a diagnosis of Autism. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our MCC Team and help our pupils thrive both academically and personally.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and skilled practitioner who is committed to inclusive education and ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. You will play a key role in providing a nurturing, engaging and ambitious learning environment for pupils with a range of special educational needs, working closely with families, support staff and external professionals.
Within The MCC we group children by their need and stage of development to provide an adapted and specialized curriculum to meet the requirements of each learner and ensure that we are able to be led by each pupil’s Educational Health and Care Plan.
Each year the groups are carefully considered with input from all professionals involved in supporting the child. The MCC operates in 6 classes and 2 pathways. All children require a diagnosis of Autism or to have a clear indication from several professionals that suggest a diagnosis of Autism is likely.
The pupils may also have other co-existing conditions as well as Autism that means a
We run a semi-formal curriculum pathway that can cater for all their needs. This may include access to mainstream learning where and when appropriate.
If you would like to find out more about St Martin’s Garden and the MCC, why not contact the school office to arrange a visit?
About Us
The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own particular ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership.
The Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by the vision we share for our pupils. We value and respect the individuality of every child and believe their learning and development should be personal and holistic. We aim to support their wellbeing and help them achieve their best.
About the Role
The Trust wishes to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and well-motivated Teacher to work within our Specialist Unit. You will be an employee of the Palladian Academy Trust, based at St Martin's Garden.
We are looking for an inspirational practitioner who has high expectations for all learners and a commitment to delivering personalised learning experiences that enable children with additional needs to flourish. Experience of working with pupils with SEND, particularly those with communication and interaction needs, autism, or complex learning needs, would be advantageous.
We would welcome applications from teachers who:
• Are passionate about inclusive education and securing the best outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Have high expectations and can create engaging learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and professionals.
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Are supportive of the aims, values, vision and ethos of our school.
At St Martin's Garden, we are an inclusive school with an outstanding ethos, where staff and pupils are encouraged and supported to "be kind, brave and brilliant."
We Are Proud to Offer
• A school committed to its improvement journey.
• A supportive and visible Senior Leadership Team.
• A dedicated and caring Specialist Unit team.
• Talented colleagues who enjoy working together and supporting one another.
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities across the Trust.
• Enthusiastic and rewarding pupils who are eager to learn.
• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive wider community.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children with additional needs every day
Safeguarding Statement
The Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to the appropriate online checks and Google searches as part of our recruitment process. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process.
