SENDCo and Inclusion Lead

Leadership Pay Range L1-L4

Full time or part time (minimum 0.6 FTE)

Required: September 2026 or earlier if possible

About Us

Located in Coventry, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a thriving one-form entry school with approximately 270 pupils. We are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community where every child is known, valued, and inspired to achieve their very best. As part of Holy Cross Catholic MAC, we are committed to providing an outstanding Catholic education for all our pupils. With Christ at the Centre of all we do, our mission is to inspire every child to be the best person they can be by developing their God-given gifts and talents. 

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and committed SENDCo and Inclusion Lead to lead and develop inclusive practice across our Catholic primary school within Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company. The postholder will have strategic responsibility for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and inclusion, working closely with senior leaders, staff, families, and external agencies to ensure every child is supported to achieve their full potential. Grounded in our Catholic ethos, the role plays a key part in promoting dignity, belonging, and high aspirations for all pupils, particularly the most vulnerable.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is willing to be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
• Is passionate for educating children and ensuring the needs of each individual child is met.
• Is able to work as a team, inspiring colleagues and sharing ideas and expertise 
• Is positive, proactive and resilient, with a ‘can-do’ approach
• Who seeks out new opportunities, takes ownership and is motivated to grow and develop both professionally and personally
• Who show commitment to follow tasks through to completion
• Who is organised and flexible, with ability to manage workload and wellbeing of self and others
• Who is enthusiastic, energetic and creative
• Who has a professional attitude with high standards of personal integrity and discretion
• Who meets deadlines and works well under pressure
• Who has effective verbal and written communication skills

What We Offer

• A culture of collaboration, support and high expectations
• A warm, respectful and values-driven school community
• Opportunities for professional growth within the MAC
• Access to the competitive Teacher Pension Scheme
• A strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, including free, confidential access to 24/7 helplines, counselling and support services
• Free, annual flu vaccinations
• A flexible and generous approach to family appointments and events

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application form via MyNewTerm.

We warmly welcome visits to our school – to arrange a visit or discuss the role further, please contact the school office using the details below:

• Stm-admin@hccmac.co.uk 
• Tel: 024 7681 9984