SENCO

Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5LP

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Scale to UPS 2
• Additional allowances:

  Main Scale to UPS 2

SENCO job summary

Are you ready to make a real difference in children’s lives? At xxxx School, part of the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, we’re looking for a passionate and dedicated SENCO to join our supportive team.

The post is to cover maternity leave, initially for 1 day a week, potentially moving to two days a week in September 2026

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who:

• Have, or are about to achieve, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Are committed to giving children the very best opportunities to learn and thrive.

• Are reflective, motivated, and eager to develop their skills.

• Are excited about creating engaging lessons and building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

In return

• Experienced teachers

• Friendly experienced team

• Excellent CPD and the opportunity to draw on the knowledge and expertise of staff across 16 schools.

• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme

• A wellbeing package including an annual term-time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. EFSPT is committed to equality and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 160 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/limes-farm-infant-school-and-nursery-chigwell

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