SENCO

St Peter's CofE School, London, W9 2AN

15 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 3-5 days per week - negotiable
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to UP2
• Additional allowances:

  Special educational needs (SEN) TLR/A £2,787 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A qualified teacher with NASENCo accreditation or working towards
• Someone who is experienced in leading SEND provision within a primary setting
• Someone who is knowledgeable about current educational research, inclusion strategies and graduated responses
• A highly organised, reflective and proactive practitioner
• A strong communicator who builds trust with staff, pupils, families and professionals
• Someone who is deeply committed to improving outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils
• Someone who is able to nurture a culture where every child feels safe, supported and able to succeed

What the school offers its staff

• A values-led leadership team who prioritise wellbeing and workload
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
• The chance to make a lasting impact in a community where your work will transform lives
• A supportive, friendly and dedicated staff team
• A supportive management team, who genuinely care
• Excellent opportunities to develop professionally and grow in your role.

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.

Please complete our application form attached and email it to office@stpeterscm.co.uk before the closing date on 13th May 2026 at noon.

Shortlisting will take place immediately after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Monday 18th May 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

SENCo Job Advertisement.pdf - 723 KB (opens in new tab)

SENCO Person Specification.pdf - 499 KB (opens in new tab)

St Peters Application form (LDBS).docx - 3.57 MB (opens in new tab)

SENCO Job Description.pdf - 498 KB (opens in new tab)

Staff Guidelines.pdf - 190 KB (opens in new tab)

Headteacher letter to Applicant.pdf - 501 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Peter's CofE School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Peter's CofE School website
• Email address: office@stpeterscm.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-cofe-school

St Peter's is a small multicultural primary school for 210 pupils in West London (Westminster). We are a Church of England Voluntary-Aided school that offers an education in an inclusive environment. Children and staff of all faiths and none are welcome at our school and we aim to promote understanding and tolerance between those of different faith traditions. We are a vibrant, welcoming school with an incredibly strong sense of community. Tucked away behind Chippenham Mews, our school provides a safe, nurturing environment for our children, which is supported by our dedicated parents, teachers and whole school staff team. The school was graded as 'Outstanding' in it's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023.

Arranging a visit to St Peter's CofE School

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

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