SENDCO - Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Coppice Academy, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 9JY

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  13th April 2026

• Closing date

  1 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPR/UPR - 0.6FTE - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, plus SEN Allowance

SENDCO - Fixed Term Maternity Cover job summary

• Fixed Term Maternity Cover - Summer Term 2026 - February Half Term 2027.
• Part time - 0.6FTE (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), Term Time only.
• MPR/UPR plus SEN Allowance

We are looking for a positive and skilled classroom teacher to assist in the promotion, direction and oversight of high standards of quality first teaching and learning, pupil achievement and progression through effective inclusion for children with special educational needs.

The SENDCO, under the direction of the Headteacher, will:

• Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
• Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support the individual pupils with SEN or a disability
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher to join an ambitious school:

• to work with pupils who are committed to their learning and passionate about their own further professional development
• to work to raise the outcomes for all pupils by inspiring and motivating pupils and staff alike

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification provided.

All staff work hard, supported by a committed leadership team, to provide a safe and encouraging environment for learning. The recent Ofsted report highlighted the fact that ‘Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils. They have designed a curriculum that builds pupils’ knowledge logically year by year’.

The ideal candidate will be:

• an individual with the commitment to driving standards and ensuring every child is challenged to achieve their maximum potential
• a teacher with experience of raising attainment of all pupils in a challenging classroom environment
• someone who is committed to developing their own teaching practice in a supportive team environment
• a professional who is able to work in partnership with parents and other stakeholders
• an excellent communicator who enjoys working as part of a team

In return we can offer you:

• a positive and innovative learning culture supported by pupils, staff, parents and governors
• enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning and engage positively in all aspects of school life
• a collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity
• a Senior Leadership team who is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and pupils
• opportunities for CPD and progression as part of a Multi Academy Trust
• Teacher Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme

Further information about Arden Multi Academy Trust is available here:

https://www.ardenmat.org.uk/

Further information about Coppice Academy is available here:

https://www.coppiceacademy.co.uk/

CVs cannot be accepted as part of our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

Coppice Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality or religion. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, will be subject to a social media online search.

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 Coppice Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 226 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Coppice Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coppice-academy-solihull

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