5 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2024

  • Closing date

    27 April 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    11 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 13 hours per week (0.3 contract)

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£12,800 - £20,000 Part Time (0.4 contract) plus SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities?

Do you have the drive and expertise to lead SEND provision in a dynamic and inclusive school?

Furzeham Primary School is seeking a dedicated and experienced SENCo to join our supportive and vibrant team. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering our SEND provision, ensuring that every child at Furzeham Primary has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

About the Role

Working under the direction of the Headteacher you will:

  • Determine and lead the strategic development of our SEND policy and provision, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of our students.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for students with SEND.
  • Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy, coordinating tailored support for individual students with special educational needs or disabilities.
  • Provide professional guidance to colleagues, and work closely with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to SEND support.
  • Ensure that we are fully compliant with the SEND Code of Practice, and deliver the highest standards of SEND provision.
  • Act as the Designated Teacher for Children in Care (CiC) and previous Children in Care, ensuring their educational needs are met and their progress is tracked.

We would love to hear from you if you are a qualified teacher with a passion for supporting students with SEND, strong leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers, and external professionals.


Leadership responsibility may be available for a suitably qualified candidate

What the school offers its staff

Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?

We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:

  • Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
  • Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
  • CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways for professional development including Chartered Teacher status, regular MAT meets to share best practice and range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
  • Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers and preferential access to Benenden Health.
  • TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
  • Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
  • Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
  • TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
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Additional documents

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

About Furzeham Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
250 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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At Furzeham Primary and Nursery School we provide an inclusive secure, nurturing, high quality learning environment which inspires our children to develop life- long learning skills and enables them to achieve the best future outcomes. Our expectations are high; offering excellent quality first teaching and an enriched broad curriculum which engages and excites children to drive their own learning with increasing independence. Furzeham Primary is a happy, inclusive and successful school. We have wonderful, caring children, dedicated staff and strong partnerships with our parents and the broader community. We believe in developing pupils with the skills to be great learners through a broad, balanced and creative curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Furzeham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email loflaherty@furzehamprimary.org.

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