Assistant SENCo

King Edward VI School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9EE

12 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPR-UPR
Additional allowances: TLR 2.1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Following a review of our Learning Support Department, we are seeking to appoint two highly motivated, committed and talented teachers to support the SENCo in leading and managing the provision for students with Special Educational Needs at King Edward VI School. The successful candidates will be excellent practitioners with a proven track record of inclusive classroom practice and the ability to model good practice to other staff.

We are looking for an emerging leader with a pro-active approach, excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting young people with additional needs. The role is varied and will require the versatility to work with all stakeholders, developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and external agencies.

Candidates will contribute to teaching across the school, with time made available to carry out their duties as assistant SENCo.

What the school offers its staff

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

If you would like to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to our school, please contact office@keslichfield.org.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.