EYFS Teacher and SENCo

Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 6AJ

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £38,400.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual) +TLR2

EYFS Teacher and SENCo job summary

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher with a commitment to inclusion and ensuring every child can flourish? Do you want to work in a warm, supportive village school where relationships are at the heart of everything we do? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Higham on the Hill Church of England Primary School is a small and nurturing rural primary school set in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside. As a close-knit school community, we pride ourselves on knowing every child as an individual, celebrating their achievements and supporting them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher and SENCo to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning and committed to championing the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The successful candidate will combine excellent classroom practice with strong leadership of SEND provision across the school. Working closely with staff, families and external agencies, you will ensure that every child receives the support they need to achieve their potential. You will lead, develop and evaluate inclusive practice across the school, helping to create a culture where all children are valued, supported and able to succeed.

As a classroom teacher, you will deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences that inspire curiosity, build confidence and promote excellent outcomes for all pupils. You will have high expectations, a commitment to nurturing every child's individual strengths and a genuine desire to make a positive difference.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who is passionate about inclusion, understands the diverse needs of learners and can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. You will be an effective communicator, an organised practitioner and a team player who is eager to contribute to the wider life of our school and Trust.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work in a welcoming and friendly school community where every individual is known and valued. Our children are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn, and our staff are committed to working collaboratively to provide the very best education and support. We offer a rich and engaging curriculum, extensive outdoor learning opportunities and strong links with our local church and village community. You will also benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and support from experienced colleagues across the Trust.

As a Church of England school, our Christian values underpin all aspects of school life. We enjoy strong links with St Peter's Church and are proud of the caring, inclusive environment we provide for our pupils, families and staff.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school and experience first-hand what makes Higham on the Hill such a special place to learn, work and grow.

Come and join us in making a difference to the lives of children every day.

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.

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.

About Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 92 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/higham-on-the-hill-church-of-england-primary-school

We are a small, rural, village primary school in the heart of England. With only four classes, we are able to create a very warm and happy environment for everyone who learns, works and plays here. The class teachers are supported by learning support assistants.

Our facilities are wide ranging. We have an on site breakfast club every morning, where the children are provided with breakfast and a range of activities and we run an after school care club daily. Every term a variety of clubs run after school hours and at lunchtimes.

We are blessed with extensive school grounds, including a large playground, trim trail, large playing field and a pond area. These grounds are used regularly as the school has an outdoor learning focus. Our curriculum is exciting and engaging, with topics being enhanced by local walks, external trips and visitors to school. From year 5, children learn to play a musical instrument, receiving tuition from a specialist teacher who visits each week. A modern foreign language is taught to children in year KS2. Children from year 5 and 6 swim at Hinckley Leisure Centre.
As a Church of England primary school, we have extensive links with St. Peter's Church, visiting often and welcoming clergy into school. At St. Peters, we hold Harvest, Christingle, Easter and Y6 Leavers services over the year.

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