Your new company
Hays Education works with a range of Coventry schools looking for experienced and proactive SENCos to support their inclusion and SEND provision. Our partner schools include mainstream primaries and secondaries, specialist settings and academy trusts across the city. They're looking for people who can step in confidently, pick things up quickly and make a positive impact. You'll be joining schools with supportive leadership teams, established SEND departments and a strong focus on making sure every pupil gets the right support.
Your new role
As an interim SENCo with Hays, you'll play an important part in maintaining and developing SEND provision. Depending on the school, your responsibilities may include:
Overseeing and coordinating SEND provision
Leading on EHCP processes, reviews and statutory requirements
Supporting teachers with differentiation, interventions and pupil progress
Managing and developing support staff
Working with external agencies, families and Coventry Local Authority teams
Ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice
Offering strategic support to SLT during periods of change or staffing gaps
Roles vary from short-term cover to longer interim placements, with both full-time and part-time options available across Coventry.
What you'll need to succeed
Strong experience as a SENCo or senior SEND practitioner
NASENCo qualification (or willingness to work towards it)
Solid understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
Good organisational and communication skills
Confidence in leading staff and managing caseloads
The ability to adapt quickly and provide stability when needed
What you'll get in return
Competitive pay that reflects your teaching scale point.
Flexibility to choose the type of work that suits you, whether that's day-to-day supply, short-term cover or longer-term placements.
Access to a broad range of professional development, including free CPD courses and webinars through the Hays learning platform.
Simple digital tools to manage timesheets, book holidays, access training and explore wellbeing resources through the Hays App.
Referral bonuses - earn £250 in vouchers when you refer a friend who completes 20 days of work with Hays.
Ongoing career support, including a complimentary CV review and guidance from your dedicated education consultant.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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