SENCo and Class Teacher

Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 5BG

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday 32.5 hrs per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated passionate teacher to take on the role of SENCO alongside teaching within our dedicated team at Kirton Lane. This role is a permanent role teaching in one of our classes with release time to complete SENCo responsibilities across the school. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a setting with a high proportion of pupils with Special Educational Needs and complex behavioural needs. Our school is located in an area of significant socio-economic deprivation, and we are proud to play a vital role in supporting children and families to overcome barriers and achieve success. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusion, safeguarding, and ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the provision for pupils with SEND across the school
• Develop and implement effective SEND policies and strategies
• Coordinate EHCPs, reviews, and referrals to external agencies
• Work closely with staff to support high-quality teaching and adaptive practice
• Provide guidance, training, and support to colleagues
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions and provision
• Support behaviour strategies for pupils with additional needs

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have substantial experience working with children with SEND, including complex needs
• Be a keen and compassionate teacher
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
• Be committed to inclusive education and raising outcomes for vulnerable pupils
• Have experience supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Be resilient, proactive, and solution-focused

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and committed leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A collaborative and caring staff team
• The chance to make a real and lasting difference in children’s lives
• A school community that values inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing

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.

We welcome visits to our school. Please contact us at admin@kirtonlaneprimary or call us on 01302 842092 to arrange a suitable time. Thank you.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SENco Person Spec.docx - 1.39 MB (opens in new tab)

About Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School website
• Email address: admin@kirtonlaneprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01302 842092
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stainforth-kirton-lane-primary-school

The Governors, staff, parents and pupils of Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School are
looking to recruit an exceptional and forward-thinking leader, who will guide our welcoming
and happy school into the next phase of development.
Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary is a LA maintained school and we are situated in a village on
the outskirts of Doncaster, catering for 222 pupils aged 3-11. We are proud of our inclusive
ethos and all children achieve their full potential to become rounded and responsible
citizens. We do this by providing high-quality learning which both excites and challenges
them. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do.

Arranging a visit to Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@kirtonlaneprimary.co.uk.

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