20 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    13 April 2026

  • Closing date

    2 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    13 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 3.5 days per week days can be discussed

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Payscale - Upper Considered

Additional allowances

Full TLR allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • QTS Status and degree and at least 5 years teaching experience
  • National Award for SEN Co-ordination or NPQ for SENDCo (or is working towards or willing to work towards this with training beginning in autumn term 2026)
  • Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
  • Relevant training and experience working with 4-7year olds
  • Leadership skills - being able to line manage support staff, analyse data and present information to different audiences
  • Good knowledge of the National Curriculum / Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and inclusion
  • An understanding of what makes “quality first” teaching, and of effective intervention strategies
  • Interest and commitment to pupil wellbeing
  • Commitment to own further development and experience of leading training for others
  • Effective time management, prioritising and resilience

What the school offers its staff

  • The SENDCo is an important role and is well valued - the successful applicant will be part of the Senior Leadership team
  • Thorough induction and support during first term
  • Support from colleagues and our Family Support Worker and our Mental Health Support Team lead
  • Opportunities for own CPD and development
  • Delightful children with supportive families

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our wonderful team at Queen’s Drive Infant School.

We are looking for a part time SENDCo for April 2026

Come and join our amazing Infant School! We are a 3-form entry inner-city Peterborough school where inclusion is at the heart of all we do. We are looking to recruit a new SENDCo to join our team from 13th April 2026.

This is part-time, permanent position working 70% (days can be negotiated). The successful candidate would be part of senior leadership and comes with a full TLR allowance.

Do you have the DRIVE to join us?

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.

About Queen's Drive Infant School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
School size
225 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Queen's Drive Infant School website
Email address
finance@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk
Phone number
01733343914
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-s-drive-infant-school

Queen's Drive Infant School is a vibrant inner city school that is well resourced. We have a caring ethos, and excellent curriculum & happy children.

Arranging a visit to Queen's Drive Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk.

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