SEN Teacher

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 4DW

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual) TMS/UPS + SEN Allowance (£2787 per annum)

SEN Teacher job summary

Grade: TMS/UPS + SEN Allowance (£2787 per annum)
Start Date: Autumn Term 2026
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Sacred Heart Primary School

The Romero Catholic Academy are seeking to a nurturing and dedicated SEN teacher to join our The Romero Catholic Academy family to support the children in our SEN provision. The SEN provision within our school support a small group of pupils with additional learning needs who are currently working outside of age-related expectations. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering personalised, high‑quality learning experiences tailored to each child’s individual profile. We welcome applications from qualified teachers who have substantial experience leading learning within an SEN environment.

We wish to appoint an exceptional individual who can nurture and cherish the uniqueness of every child as we guide and support them through their journey of faith and education.

If you want to be part of a school team and a wider Academy with high aspirations; where we develop children that grow and succeed, then click apply now!

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about inclusive learning and committed to raising standards for all children.
• Work closely with the SENCo to ensure provision is tailored for every child.
• Plan activities which engage, motivate and inspire pupils.
• Contribute to constructive team - building with staff and families.
• Bring new qualities and strengths to our school
• Be committed to working with parents, governors and the local community;
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to work as part of a team
• Experience with pupils with complex ASD / non-verbal needs is desirable.

We can offer you:

• A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued
• A welcoming and friendly team of staff
• A Senior Leadership Team who value, nurture and empower all staff
• A chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy children
• Future professional development within an innovative and ambitious school
• An exciting curriculum with collaborative opportunities across the wider Romero Academy
• A supportive and committed Local Governing Body

The Romero Catholic Academy operates a refer a friend scheme of £200 for the referrer. If you have been referred to this vacancy by a current employee, please highlight this within the section headlined "Where did you first hear of this vacancy?" on the application form. All rules relating to the referrals are provided within the TRCA Refer a Friend Policy on our website.

We are committed to safeguarding children. As part of the pre-employment process, an enhanced DBS Check, Prohibition Checks, Childcare Disqualification (where appropriate) and Online/Social media screening will be undertaken in addition to other relevant background checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Safeguarding is our top priority, and we encourage all applicants to review our safeguarding and child protection policy which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our students.

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

For further details on the role including the location of the roles please contact Hannah Gibson, Strategic lead of SEND - h.gibson@romeromac.com

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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 451 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sacred-heart-catholic-primary-school-coventry

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