SENDCO Maternity Cover

Fairway Primary Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8XQ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,096.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (FTE) Plus TLR 2a payable

SENDCO Maternity Cover job summary

SENDCo (Qualified) Maternity Cover (3 Days per Week)Fixed-Term Contract: January 2027 to October 2027

Fairway Primary Academy

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (pro rata, dependent on experience)
Working Pattern: 3 Days per Week
Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Start Date: January 2027
End Date: October 2027
Location: Birmingham

Join Our Inclusive School Community

Fairway Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and qualified SENDCo to join our dedicated team on a part-time, fixed-term maternity cover contract from January 2027 until October 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional who is committed to securing the very best outcomes for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We are looking for a strong advocate for inclusion who can work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to ensure every child achieves their potential.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and manage SEND provision across the school.
• Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate support for pupils with SEND and monitor the impact of interventions.
• Work closely with teachers to ensure high-quality adaptive teaching for all learners.
• Liaise effectively with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Lead EHCP applications, reviews and annual review meetings.
• Support staff development through coaching, training and professional guidance.
• Promote an inclusive culture where every child feels valued, supported and successful.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or is a qualified SENDCo.
• Has successful experience of leading SEND provision in a primary school.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of current SEND legislation and practice.
• Has strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Can work effectively with school leaders, staff, families and external agencies.

We Can Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• Dedicated and hardworking staff.
• Supportive leadership and governance.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

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 Fairway Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fairway Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fairway-primary-academy

Fairway Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a dynamic ECT teacher who is looking to make an impact on children’s lives. We would like a teacher who has the drive, enthusiasm, and commitment to deliver the highest standards of educational provision.

If you can motivate, engage, and inspire young people in the classroom and have high expectations for behaviour and work, our children would love you to be their teacher in September 2024.

Experience of working across all primary phases would be beneficial but not essential. As part of the Greenheart Learning Partnership, we can offer the support of a successful multi-academy sponsor and the opportunity to benefit from the training and experiences offered across our learning partnership of 10 schools in the heart of the midlands.

A strong team ethos and excellent teaching are key requirements along with a commitment to improving the life chances and experiences of our children. A good sense of humour is always required.

Informal visits and questions are encouraged. Please contact Darren Mann dmann@fwp.greenheartlearning.org to organise a visit or for any enquiries.

Closing date of Friday 28th June 2024.

Interview date by arrangement Start date of September 2024

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