Assistant SENCO

We are recruiting for an Assistant SENCO

Required A.S.A.P

Grade 7 SCP 18-23 (£31,537 - £34,470) (FTE-AYR) - To be pro rata

5 days, 35 hours per week, 39 weeks (TTO + Training Days)

Hagley Catholic High School is proud to be ranked among the top ten performing comprehensive schools in the West Midlands and benefits from a thriving Sixth Form. Our strong reputation is built on excellent academic outcomes, a supportive community, and exceptionally low staff turnover, creating a stable and fulfilling environment in which colleagues can grow and flourish.

We are seeking to appoint an energetic, driven and passionate practitioner who has inclusive education at their heart. The successful candidate will co‑lead and coordinate the provision of our Learning HUB. The main purpose of this role is to support all aspects of teaching and learning for the students at Hagley Catholic High School but most specifically those with a special education need.

Our teachers and support staff are talented, professional, supportive, caring and ambitious to achieve success.

Putting our children and young people first, always. “Excellent Catholic education for all, in the heart of our communities: nourishing faith, nurturing talent and fostering aspiration”.

We welcome applications from both Catholics and non‑Catholics but expect all employees to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

If you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and feel that you could make a positive difference to our school, then we can’t wait to receive your application.

A full application pack is available from Hagley Catholic High School’s website via the vacancies page, or you can apply for the role via direct application only.

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We warmly welcome visits to the school. For specific questions about the role and/or to request a visit, please contact Ms N Hackett (Asst. Principal & SENCO)

Closing Date:
Tuesday 24th February 2026 (we may bring forward the Final date to receive applications, depending on volume of applicants, therefore please apply ASAP)

Shortlisting:
Thursday 26th February 2026

Interview Date:
Friday 6th March 2026

Emmaus Catholic MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process school and colleges should consider carrying out online searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or during the interview.

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