Join Featherby Infant & Junior School as a Class Teacher
Inspire young minds. Grow your career. Change lives.

Hours: 27.5 hours per week  Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year  Start Date: 20th April 2026 Actual Salary: MPS / UPS + TLR 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Featherby Schools is seeking a dedicated and experienced SENDCO to join our team on a permanent basis. 

About The Role 

Working in close partnership with our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of SEND provision across the whole school, ensuring every child has the support they need to thrive. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who combines exceptional organisational skills with the ability to teach and inspire students with diverse learning needs.

Who You Are

We are looking for teachers who will:

• Qualified Teacher

• Evidence of, or willingness to undertake the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination

• The desire and ability to create a safe and nurturing learning experience for all children

• A sound understanding of the SEN Code of Practice

• Experience of working across the age range in schools

• Ability to plan for a range of needs combined with a clear view of the next steps in a pupils learning

What We Offer

At Featherby, part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we pride ourselves on being a warm, nurturing, and forward-thinking school. We believe in helping every member of our community thrive—including our staff.

Here’s what we offer:

• A supportive network of SEND specialists across the Trust (including our award-winning SEND school, Danecourt)

• Bespoke and Innovative CPD that is bitesize, practical training that fits around busy teaching lives delivered  via our Learn Upon platform

• Opportunities for career progression, whether within Featherby or across Maritime schools.

• 1:1 devices for staff and pupils, supporting innovative and effective digital teaching

• Access to excellent school grounds, which are regularly used to enhance outdoor learning

• Local Government Pension scheme & National terms & conditions

• Staff wellbeing initiatives including Wellbeing leads and Mental Health First Aiders on site at the school, Employee Assistance Programme, access to the Wisdom app, enhanced maternity and paternity, eye care vouchers, free flu vaccines and cycle to work scheme

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Featherby Infant & Junior School so special. Please contact the school office on 01634 231984 to arrange.

You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached.  Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Featherby Infant & Junior School and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.