Mercia Primary Academy Trust consists of three Academies; Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy, Flax Hill Junior Academy and Lakeside Primary.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented teaching professional with an interest in leading SEND. They will have completed the National SEND qualification or be prepared take on this commitment. Lark Hall Infant Academy, where this position will initially be based, is an oversubscribed one form entry infant school in Tamworth, Staffordshire. This is a full time teaching position with management time out of class to undertake the SEND Coordination. This newly created position has been enabled due to the continuing rising numbers. You would be working alongside three fully qualified SENDCo staff across two schools. You will take up an integral position within our Academy, working under the direction of a highly experienced management team. The Executive Head Teacher, Head of Schools and Deputy Head Teacher, all have continuing high aspirations for the Trust.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate energy and enthusiasm, an open and positive approach and will be passionate about enabling all children to achieve success. The role will initially be working alongside a team of highly skilled Educators starting in September 2022. Applications from experienced teachers are warmly welcomed for this permanent position.

We can offer a caring team of colleagues who are committed to providing the best for our pupils, staff, parents and governors. You can also expect a strong commitment to your professional development and will be supported to develop your teaching skills.

The successful candidate should be prepared to work at any of the schools within the Multi Academy Trust.

All schools in the MAT have extremely high staff retention rates.

The successful applicant will:

• hold a SEND qualification or be prepared to take on this commitment deliver exciting and effective learning experiences for our children

• demonstrate commitment to self and school improvement possess good communication and interpersonal skills

• have high expectations of achievement and behaviour be able to work effectively in a team be able to build positive relationships with parents 

Additional Information

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please view our policies via http://www.mpatrust.co.uk/policies/policies/

We would strongly encourage visiting our website to find more out about the school and booking an appointment to meet the leadership team and look around, please telephone 01827 215 333 to arrange a time.

The school is well regarded in its local community, has very high staff retention and celebrates the whole child. The school has just been visited by Ofsted (Dec 21) and has again received a ‘very good’ the third good under its current Head Teacher and leadership team.

How to apply

An application form and further details can be downloaded below. Please send your completed application form, along with a covering letter, recruitment monitoring form and PEAQ directly to the Head of Schools, Mrs Michelle Booth.

Email: deputy@flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk

Class Teacher/SENDCo

Job start required for: September 2022

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

Closing date for applications:  12 noon on Monday 4^th April  

Lesson Observations/Interviews: Week commencing 25^th April 2022

Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy

Clifton Avenue

Tamworth

Staffordshire

B79 8EF

Telephone: 01827 215 333