ERP Lead Teacher - Moderate Learning Difficulties
The Westwood Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 27 or earlier
Closing date
23 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2C £8,611 per annum
ERP Lead Teacher - Moderate Learning Difficulties job summary
ERP Lead Teacher - Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Location: The Westwood Academy (and Trust collaboration)
Salary: UPS/TMS + TLR 2C
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: Assistant Head
Lead a specialist provision and make a lasting impact
We are seeking an inspiring and experienced ERP Lead Teacher to take a leading role within our Enhanced Resource Provision (ERP) for students with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead a specialist provision, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and pastoral support that enables every pupil to thrive academically and personally.
About the Role
As ERP Lead Teacher, you will:
- Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the MLD provision
- Plan, deliver and oversee high-quality teaching and learning for pupils with additional needs
- Develop and implement personalised learning programmes aligned to pupils’ EHCP outcomes
- Lead, support and supervise support staff to ensure effective provision
- Monitor, track and report on pupil progress, working closely with parents, carers and external agencies
- Promote an inclusive, nurturing environment that supports engagement, wellbeing and achievement
- Work collaboratively with Trust colleagues, leaders and external partners to share best practice
- Chair Annual Reviews and liaise with the Local Authority regarding EHCPs and placements
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a strong commitment to professional development
- Has a strong understanding of SEND, particularly Moderate Learning Difficulties
- Demonstrates excellent teaching practice and the ability to deliver high-quality, differentiated learning
- Has experience of assessing, tracking and supporting pupil progress effectively
- Is confident leading others and working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
- Is committed to inclusive education, high expectations and continuous improvement
What We Offer
- A unique opportunity to lead and shape a specialist SEND provision
- A supportive and forward-thinking Trust environment
- Access to professional development and leadership opportunities
- The chance to make a real difference to pupils with additional needs
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- A supportive team of colleagues within the Department and across the school
- A positive, community school environment wiith an innovative learning culture
- A dedicated and forward looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our students
- Shared on-line resources to support the development of student learning
- A wide enrichment programme in which you can participate
- Employee well-being benefits via our Health Employee Assist programme ( Benenden) which includes 24/7 access to a GP, mental health well-being, private medical care, dicounts on the high street and gyms, a laptop and on-site free parking.
Further details and application forms are available via the school website at:
Vacancies - Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust
Please apply via My New Term.
We reserve the right to close this advert early and invite candidates to interview before the closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications, or a suitable candidate be found. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore early applications are advised and welcomed.
Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Closing date: 23 September 2026
Safeguarding
The Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and parents to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check and obtain membership of the DBS update Service.
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Westwood Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 843 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- The Westwood Academy website
The Westwood Academy is a school in the Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust
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