30 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    13 April 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    13 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 4 days a week - 1012 annual hours

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS / UPS

Additional allowances

TLR2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Criteria:

  • Qualified Teacher Status.

  • National Award for SENCo, or willingness to work towards this

  • Evidence of relevant professional development, particularly relating to SEND and behaviou
  • Successful teaching experience in a primary setting
  • Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND, including SEMH
  • Experience of leading, coaching or supporting staff in inclusive practice
  • Thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation

  • Skilled in de-escalation strategies and restorative approaches

  • Ability to design and implement positive behaviour strategies and individualised support (behaviour) plans

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Ability to manage and maintain accurate SEND records

  • Understanding of effective provision for pupils with additional needs

  • Ability to deliver effective staff training/ CPD

  • Knowledge of exam access arrangements

  • High expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion

  • Calm, reflective and solution-focused approach

  • Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families
  • Commitment to the ethos and values of Brackley C of E Junior School

  • Resilience and ability to work under pressure

  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

  • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

▪We are a welcoming, caring and supportive team dedicated to nurturing and supporting the whole child.

▪We are a school community that values strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families and recognises the importance of a community working together to raise and support children.

▪We provide opportunities for professional development and training.

▪We can offer you the chance to make a real difference in children’s lives, supporting their mental health and well-being and fostering their confidence and resilience.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Brackley C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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 Job Specification.pdf - 124 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brackley Church of England Junior School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
221 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Brackley Church of England Junior School website
Email address
bursar@bjs.northants-ecl.gov.uk
Phone number
01280707060
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Brackley CE Junior School is a warm and welcoming family where children are supported to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe in nurturing the whole child, fostering a love for learning, and encouraging each pupil to reach their full potential within a compassionate and inclusive setting.

We are a caring and loving church school community, in the heart of Brackley market town, where we prioritise the well-being and development of every child and aim to help children love learning.

We recognise that every child is unique and are therefore committed to providing a nurturing, supportive atmosphere in which every child can be championed to realise their full potential. Our traditional values are embedded by our Christian ethos and we believe that through hard work and placing our trust in God we can provide an environment where children will flourish.

We have strong links with the local parish church of St Peter’s as well as local groups, and also participate in community events.

Arranging a visit to Brackley Church of England Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@bjs.northants-ecl.gov.uk.

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