KS2 Teacher SENCO
Priory Junior School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 3LE21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
20 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): SENCO role is two days out of classroom Potential to teach up to three days or to apply for two day SENCO role only without teaching. Hours are dependent on candidate.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months. September 26 to August 27 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR 3 – 6 (£37,101 - £45,352 FTE) plus TLR 2 (£3527)
Additional allowances
TLR 2 (£3527)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Priory is an inclusive, happy and caring learning community. The Governors and Head Teacher of this successful and friendly junior school are looking to appoint a talented SENCO for a fixed 12 month period as maternity cover. The successful candidate will have worked in upper key stage 2 and will have experience of meeting the challenges of the SENCO role. The role is two days SENCO (out of the classroom) with the additional potential of up to three teaching days per week, dependent on the candidate.
If you are driven to make a difference and are a highly impactful teacher who can form positive relationships with all the school community then we would be delighted for you to join the Priory team.
Children are at the very centre of all that we do at Priory. The whole staff team work together to ensure that all our children are given every opportunity to be the best they can be. We want our children to remember their time at Priory as happy and enriching and to go on to be successful adults who contribute positively to society. We LEARN with PRIDE, Peace, Respect, Independence, Determination and Equality – our PRIDE values are the golden thread that runs through our curriculum and all other aspects of school life.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding SENCO and teacher who is aware of the key barriers to learning students experience and has an impressive track record in ensuring that teaching, learning and assessment are wholly inclusive in a primary school setting. This is a highly varied and rewarding role.
What the school offers its staff
We very much look forward to welcoming you to the team and can offer you:
- An ethos that strives to develop and nurture, the whole child and every child
- A strong set of values that underpins everything we do.
- Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
- A friendly, talented and supportive staff team
- An engaging curriculum with a variety of enrichment experiences
- A strong partnership with parents, other local schools and the wider community
- A committed and active Governing Body
Further information about the job
If you have the energy, passion and experience to bring to this role, we want to hear from you. You can look forward to working under a supportive governing body and alongside a highly qualified, skilled and committed staff team who work extremely hard for their students.
For more information on the role, or to come and visit Priory Junior School prior to application, please contact office@priory-jun.notts.sch.uk or call 0115 9526100.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Priory Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 225 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Priory Junior School website
- Email address
- office@priory-jun.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01159526100
Arranging a visit to Priory Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@priory-jun.notts.sch.uk.
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