INCLUSION LEADER (SENCo) VACANCY for SEPTEMBER 2026 start
Broadwater CofE Primary School, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7TQ49 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Working Hours: 0.7 FTE (equivalent 3 full days and 1 flexible half day)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £37,101 and £51,048 FTE
Additional allowances
Salary: TMS/UPS with addition of SEND allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
INCLUSION LEADER (SENCo) VACANCY for SEPTEMBER 2026 start Salary & Hours
- Salary: TMS/UPS with addition of SEND allowance
- Working Hours: 0.7 FTE (equivalent 3 full days and 1 flexible half day)
- Contract: Permanent
Role Overview:
Broadwater Church of England Primary is seeking a passionate SENCO to champion our vision of enabling every child to thrive. Join our vibrant team where our values, a creative curriculum, and our already outstanding personal development and behaviour (Ofsted 2024) shape everything we do. As SENCO, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving inclusive practice, supporting staff, and ensuring children with additional needs receive the very best opportunities. We offer a supportive leadership team, strong family partnerships, and a culture that values innovation and collaboration.
About the Role:
- Lead the strategic development and day-to-day management of SEND provision.
- Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act 2010, and safeguarding requirements.
- Coordinate EHCP processes, interventions, and support for pupils with SEND, LAC, and EAL.
- Work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to secure excellent outcomes.
- A supportive and inclusive school environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
- A commitment to staff well-being and collaborative working.
- Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Have completed the National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete).
- Demonstrate Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and best practice.
- Display excellent communication and leadership skills.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Have completed the National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete).
- Demonstrate Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and best practice.
- Display excellent communication and leadership skills.
Safeguarding Statement:
Broadwater is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check.
Visits & Applications:
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Huskinson atoffice@broadwaterce.org or by phoning the school office.
- Application Deadline: 9am, Friday 13th March 2026
- Interviews: Thursday 19th March 2026
This advert should be read in conjunction with the Inclusion Leader Job Description and the Inclusion Leader Person Specification
What the school offers its staff
- A supportive and inclusive school environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
- A commitment to staff well-being and collaborative working.
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Broadwater CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 427 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Broadwater CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- office@broadwaterce.org
- Phone number
- 01903 235389
Broadwater Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated, and dedicated teacher to join our supportive team from April 2026. Our school offers a creative curriculum designed to encourage deep and irresistible learning. We strive for excellence in all we do, in our behaviour, through our learning and by the impact on our community and the wider world. We have strong local links and very supportive parents and governors.
Arranging a visit to Broadwater CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@broadwaterce.org.
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