SEND Teacher (covering Maternity Leave of Absence)

Co-op Academy Delius, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8QX

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  13 October 2026 at 8am

• 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: £34,069pa (Main Pay Range M1) upto £52,835pa (Upper Pay Range U3), plus SEN Allowance £2,885pa (Sept 26 Pay Rates) Pro rata based on length of MLOA cover

SEND Teacher (covering Maternity Leave of Absence) job summary

Are you passionate about teaching in a Special Needs setting? Whilst covering maternity leave are you looking to make a real difference, help contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment, and support our ambitious vision? Then why not join Co-op Academy Delius, our high achieving, friendly academy for pupils from 2 - 11 years with a range of complex education and medical needs and assist us to secure an exceptional quality of education for our pupils.

We are recruiting an SEN Teacher to cover maternity lave of absence for a current post holder. You will join our ambitious and successful teaching team and provide the highest quality of education, environment and experience of the exceptional pupils at our Academy. You will have a passion for primary SEND and a desire to ensure that all pupils receive the best possible education. You will contribute to the development and success of the pathway you work in and lead a designated curriculum subject area, where appropriate. You will monitor and assess pupil progress to improve their quality of learning and personal growth. As one of our SEN Teachers you will be committed to meeting the needs of the whole child by undertaking all of the professional duties within your role.

Following a positive Ofsted inspection in September 2023, in which we were rated "Good" it is an exciting time to join our school during our expansion programme whilst we continue on our journey to become an outstanding school where children and young people can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Candidates invited to our recruitment day will be expected to complete several tasks; be observed in the classroom and be interviewed, in order to recruit a SEN Teacher of the highest professional calibre.

We are looking to appoint a teacher who, during the maternity leave period:

Is a qualified teacher with a track record of success in terms of behaviour management and academic achievement

Has a real understanding of excellent teaching practice

Loves their job, taking a pride in everything that they do

Works well in a team, enjoying learning and collaborating with others to promote excellence throughout the whole school as well as in their own classroom

Is motivated to do their very best

Has excellent organisational skills & enjoys a challenge

Uses their strengths to enhance the teaching and learning of children

Is able to maintain good relationships with parents and multi-agency networks

Has a good sense of humour and boundless energy

Is committed to ensuring that excellence, inclusion and challenge are at the heart of everything we do.

Is willing to play a full part in the life of the school

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking staff team that is committed to improving the lives of its pupils.

Why us?

At Co-op Academy Delius we strive to provide a personalised, ambitious and challenging curriculum with the highest of expectations where pupils are given a voice and are encouraged to be independent and actively participate in their education. Our curriculum is planned to promote pupils acquiring skills and knowledge which they are able to retain and recall, enabling them to live their lives to the fullest and access society. Our academy community is passionate and creates innovative learning opportunities in exceptional learning environments whilst promoting holistic as well as academic development.

Co-op Academy Delius has two sites (Barkerend Road, Bradford BD3 and Great Horton, Bradford BD7), both just 10 minutes from Bradford centre with places for 214 students and 133 staff. Candidates must be willing and able to work at either of our sites and will have an initial induction period.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! 

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Our employee benefits package includes:

Excellent opportunities for personal and career development within the Co-op Academies Trust.

Co-op Academies Trust & Academy Reward & Recognition Scheme.

Effective, supportive and dynamic leadership with well-being high on the Agenda.

Free breakfast each Wednesday to connect and chat with leadership and colleagues across Delius.

A welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional / continuing professional development.

Opportunity to continue to enhance your continual professional development (CPD) and opportunity to join Delius CPD reward & incentive scheme.

You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.

Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)

Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!

Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)

Co-op Funeralcare benefit

Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More! 

VISIT DAY :    Visits to Co-op Academy Delius are warmly welcomed, should you wish to visit our Academy please email: hr-delius@coopacademies.co.uk and we will arrange a visit that works for you.

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with appropriate children and/or adults barred list check. A person who is included in the children or adults barred list commits an offence if they engage in regulated activity from which they are barred.

We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles, and the Ways of Being Co-op.

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

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority.

Our Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates which we might want to explore with you at interview.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 Co-op Academy Delius

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Co-op Academy Delius website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/co-op-academy-delius

Co-op Academy Delius has two sites (Barkerend Road, Bradford BD3 and Great Hoton, Bradford BD7), both just 10 minutes from Bradford centre with places for 171 students and 118 staff. All applicants must be willing to work at either of our Delius sites, BD3 and BD7.

At Co-op Academy Delius we strive to provide a personalised, ambitious and challenging curriculum with the highest of expectations where pupils are given a voice and are encouraged to be independent and actively participate in their education.

Our curriculum is planned to promote pupils acquiring skills and knowledge which they are able to retain and recall, enabling them to live their lives to the fullest and access society.

Our academy community is passionate and creates innovative learning opportunities in exceptional learning environments whilst promoting holistic as well as academic development.

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