[250506A] SENDCO & Inclusion Lead
Pilgrim Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5BQ11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st Sept 25 / 1st Jan 26
Closing date
23 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) SEN Min £2679
[250506A] SENDCO & Inclusion Lead job summary
Pilgrim Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional and experienced SENCO to join the School from September 2025 / January 2026
Post: [250506A] SENCO & Inclusion Lead
Location: Oxford Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 5BQ
Salary Range: MPS/UPS plus SENCO allowance
Hours/Contract: Permanent – 32.5hrs per week, Monday-Friday
The Role: We are seeking to appoint an outstanding SENDCo and Inclusion Leader to join us
We are looking for a SENDCo who will co-ordinate and support the needs of the children with special educational needs in classes but also a teacher who can deliver quality intervention across the school for pupils who need additional support. Our new SENDCo will be someone who is able to contribute to and work within our fully inclusive approach to education. Our pupils are fantastic learners who deserve the best possible education every day. Our school is a happy, supportive environment with a lovely site which is well resourced. Being close to the City Centre means we can readily access many educational facilities and activities which are right on our doorstep.
This role is non class based but some teaching commitments will be required as needed across the school. You will also be required to become a Designated Safeguarding Lead and take in a school DSL evening commitment one night a week. You will form part of the school’s Middle Leadership Team (MLT) reporting to the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team.
The Person: The appointed teacher would need to fulfil the following criteria:
Qualified Teaching Status
Experience of working with children with SEND needs in a primary school setting
A sound working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
The ability to lead staff in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEND children
The ability to support teachers to develop adapted curriculum provision for pupils with SEND needs
Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a team and enable liaison across a variety of external agencies
A commitment to supporting staff in closing the gap in attainment for SEND and under resourced pupils
An understanding of how we cater inclusively for the needs of all our under resourced pupils
The ability to develop positive professional relationships with children, staff and parents.
School Background:Pilgrim is a friendly, caring and welcoming place, with children's learning, happiness and well-being at the heart of all we do. We understand that children will only get the best education when there are strong and respectful relationships between both pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. We are very proud of the positive relationships that exist at Pilgrim. Our aim is to develop confident young people who have high aspirations, a clear sense of themselves as learners and citizens, and who can contribute positively to their futures and those of others.
We can offer you a friendly, team approach to working in a supportive environment.
Trust Background:Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 17 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps: So if you think this role may be for you and want to be a part of our wonderful school, please get in touch by calling Michelle Murray, Office Manager on 01752 225319 or emailatMichelle.Murray@pilgrimprimary.org. If you are experiencing any technical issues, please contact recruitment@reachsouth.org for support.
Closing date: for applications is Friday 23rd May 2025
Interview Date: Interviews will be held on Friday 6th June 2025
To apply: Please visit www.reachsouth.org/applications
Opportunities and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Pilgrim Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 390 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Pilgrim Primary Academy website
School location
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