Primary SENDCo

Westcountry Schools Trust, Ivybridge, PL21 0JA

Deadline is tomorrow

• Closing date

  2 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Subjects: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS Plus TLR 2A ( Pro rata)

Primary SENDCo job summary

We are looking for two experienced primary SENDCos with a proven impact in ensuring the highest standards of provision for children with SEN and disabilities. This internal vacancy offers the opportunity for two existing Primary SENDCo to extend their expertise by working 0.4 at another school within the trust, alongside their current role. The 0.4 working pattern can be flexible and will be agreed between the headteachers of the schools.

The successful candidates will lead the strategic development of SEND provision, ensuring universal provision is embedded in all classrooms while maintaining the SEND register and overseeing targeted support. Responsibilities include liaising with colleagues to model best teaching practices, leading the identification and assessment of SEND pupils, monitoring teaching and learning to overcome barriers, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations as per the Code of Practice.

Successful candidates will collaborate with families and external agencies, drive SEND self-evaluation in line with the School Development Plan, provide effective CPD, and manage resources efficiently.

This role is an exciting chance to shape inclusive practice and drive meaningful outcomes for pupils across the trust.

WeST holds a firm belief in giving each child every opportunity to learn and succeed in all that they do. Whilst we are a family of schools who share common values and beliefs, all our schools are unique and hold their own identity. We believe that by working collectively, sharing what works well and jointly developing best practice, we are stronger together and can provide the very best education for our children in our geographical area.

Why Join us?

• Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive network of schools, sharing best practices and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
• Professional Development: Benefit from substantial investment in professional growth opportunities, including the WeST Training Institute's partnership with Ambition Institute.
• Comprehensive Support: Access expert central services for finance, HR, IT, and more, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional education.
• Community Impact: Lead a school that values collaboration, aspiration, integrity, and compassion, empowering children to positively impact society.

Employee Benefits

. Competitive salary

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health Services

Staff discount schemes

Equal Opportunities

In fulfilling its aims and objectives, Westcountry Schools Trust actively seeks to achieve equality of opportunity and treatment for all members of the trust community.

We will continuously strive to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Each person in our trust will be given fair and equal opportunities to develop their full potential regardless of their gender, ethnicity, cultural and religious background, sexuality, disability or special educational needs and ability. The trust works actively to promote equality and foster positive attitudes. WeST is committed to combatting all forms of discrimination by implementing positive policies and practices in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Procedures

All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks. That means:

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of our Child Protection Policy & Safeguarding Policy is attached.
• Your identity will be confirmed by sight of original, official documents such as a Birth Certificate, Passport etc. in line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
• Original documents relating to all the qualifications you have listed on your application form must be supplied.
• Your employment history will be thoroughly examined, and clarification will be sought where there are gaps or other discrepancies arising from information provided either by you as the candidate or your referee.
• References will be used to check dates of employment and your relevant experience. A minimum of two written references will be taken up and these references will be requested before the interview.
• References should cover the last 3-5 years’ work history, as a minimum.
• An online search of shortlisted candidates will be conducted in accordance with Part Three ‘Safer Recruitment’ of Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
• The identity of referees and information relating to disclosures will be verified.
• You will be required to provide details of any relevant unspent or spent convictions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986.
• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested. Please note that it is an offence to apply, offer or accept to do any work with children (paid or unpaid) if disqualified from working with children. Applicants will be challenged where inconsistencies exist. Please be aware that a firm offer of appointment will only be made after receipt and verification of all satisfactory checks. Westcountry Schools Trust will carry out these checks and should you fail these checks, our offer of employment will be withdrawn.

How to Apply:

Closing Date: 9.00 am on Monday 2nd June 2025

The Assessment process will take place on Tuesday 10th June 2025

Further details about the Trust can be found on our website (www.westst.org.uk) and on My New Term (https://mynewterm.com/trust/Westcountry-Schools-Trust/142688)

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Caroline Kearney, Inclusion Lead Practitioner as follows: ckearney@westst.org.uk, Tel: 01752 891790. Should you wish to visit the schools, please arrange with the relevant Headteacher.

Join us at WeST and be part of a team dedicated to empowering children and transforming lives. We look forward to receiving your application!

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Westcountry Schools Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westcountry-schools-trust

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