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SENDCO (Part Time)

SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8DW

43 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 3 days a week.
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPS/UPS with SEN Allowance
Additional allowances: SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

VACANCY FOR SENDCO (Part-time 0.6) - MPS/UPS with SEN Allowance

Required September 2026
Salary dependent on experience

‘The school’s mission statement permeates all aspects of school life.’ ‘Relationships are positive and nurturing, and this brings out the best in pupils.’– Ofsted, Nov 2023

‘Serving a diverse, multi-faith community, the school has a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive ethos, which ensures that everyone is valued and respected for who they are.’ – Catholic School’s Inspection, Oct 2024

The Governors of this successful and popular school wish to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated SNDCO who is passionate about teaching & learning and who has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a firm commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school
Have experience of working with students with SEN
Have high expectations of young people regarding learning, independence and behaviour
Be able to forge positive links and relationships with young people, parents and colleagues
Be familiar with the legal requirements linked to the SENDCO role.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can demonstrate effective teamwork/collaboration as part of a close, hard-working team
Is willing to build strong and supportive relationships with pupils, parents, support agencies, governors and staff
Will become fully involved in the wider life of the school

We can offer you:

A happy, caring school with a strong Catholic ethos
A supportive Governing Body and Senior Management Team who are committed to maintaining high standards
Children who love to come to school, are engaged in their learning and have excellent behaviour
An opportunity to join a highly effective and hardworking team of teachers and support staff who are committed to the school and the children who come here
Excellent opportunities for professional development
A well-resourced school that is also an accredited Forest School

SS John & Monica Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment by reading the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and well-being of pupils. All appointments made will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references, receipt of an enhanced DBS Check and the necessary identity and right-to-work checks being made.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We will ask you to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for publicly available information. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SS John & Monica Catholic Primary School is committed to equality and diversity and will apply relevant legislation for all candidates and applicants throughout the selection process” (Equality Act 2010).

All applications will be kept confidential, in line with GDPR Data Protection Policy.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016), and therefore, the ability to speak and understand English fluently is an essential requirement for this role.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended.

To make an appointment, please contact the school office on 0121 464 5868.

Application Packs are available on the School Website (www.stjonmon.bham.sch.uk Current Vacancies), or we will email them to interested candidates.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 6th March 2026, 12.00 pm

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

A happy, caring school with a strong Catholic ethos
A supportive Governing Body and Senior Management Team who are committed to maintaining high standards
Children who love to come to school, are engaged in their learning and have excellent behaviour
An opportunity to join a highly effective and hardworking team of teachers and support staff who are committed to the school and the children who come here
Excellent opportunities for professional development
A well-resourced school that is also an accredited Forest School

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.