Teacher Vacancy for our Specialist Resourced Provision - Maternity Cover Contract St James Academy Lighthouse MAT Full Time M1-UPS3 plus SEN Allowance Start date: Monday 23 rd February 2026 We are seeking to recruit a teacher to cover a maternity leave within our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP). Our provision is for 16 children (EYFS/KS1 and KS2) with an autism diagnosis and/or communication and interaction needs. The teaching vacancy is in the room for the 8 older children (KS1-2) although there will be an initial 5-week period of cover in the EYFS/KS1 classroom (8 pupils). You will be working alongside our skilled team of support staff. We also benefit from the strong network we have created with staff from other SRPs across Walsall, working collaboratively to further develop and enhance our good practice. Our school is part of the Lighthouse MAT, a group of 9 strong schools across Walsall, all graded ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ (OFSTED). We have developed an excellent network of collaborative practice with a strong focus on staff development. We are a fully inclusive academy (and MAT) and enjoy the challenge of meeting the needs of every child in a unique way. If you are an energetic, enthusiastic and outstanding teacher, we want you at St James Academy where children are encouraged to ‘share, care, achieve and believe’! You will inspire our children, ensuring they make good progress and enjoy learning. Specialisms in SEN and SEMH would be an advantage. You should: be an inspirational teacher; create an irresistible learning experience for every single child; believe that all behaviour is communication of an unmet need; believe that every day, in every way, everyone matters; love working as part of a team; be a courageous, innovative teacher who’s not afraid to try something new and learn from that; be a reflective practitioner, adapting your practice in response to children’s changing needs; We can offer: a tailor-made induction programme (whatever your career stage) including opportunities for developing practice in our own and other schools in Walsall; the support of a highly experienced SENDCo, a specialist teacher of teaching and learning and a curriculum specialist; opportunities for CPD; opportunities to shadow other colleagues, learning from the best; supportive, fun, dedicated, creative and talented colleagues; the best children and families; an exceptionally strong Governing Body and MAT Trustees Board. If you can see yourself being part of our team and our exciting future, you can request an application pack by emailing recruitment@stjames.lhmat.com Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Closing date for receipt of applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 12 th January 2026, with interviews being held soon after. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, keeping children safe in education and promoting British Values in school, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to 2 satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and proof of the Right to Work in the UK. From September 2022, all schools are required to conduct an online search for any shortlisted candidates, as part of the safer recruitment process. The person carrying out these checks will not be involved in carrying out interviews or making recruitment decisions. Please note that we will also begin to seek references if you are shortlisted for the role. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check along with relevant employment checks