SENCo

Manston St James Primary Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8JH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

SENCo job summary

SENDCo

Manston St James CofE Primary School

Nature of Contract

Permanent

FTE Salary

M1 - U3, £32,916 to £51,048 per annum plus TLR2a at £3,527 per annum

Actual Salary

£19,749 - £30,628, TLR2a at £3,527 based on 0.6FTE

Working Hours

Part time, 0.6FTE

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

• Deliver high-quality teaching that inspires, motivates and challenges all pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school, ensuring that pupils with additional needs receive the support required to thrive.
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, carers and external agencies to promote outcomes for children with SEND.
• Use assessment and pupil progress information effectively to identify needs, plan appropriate support and secure excellent outcomes.
• Provide guidance, training and support to colleagues to further develop inclusive teaching proactive across the school.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school and uphold our commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

You will be:

• An inspirational and effective classroom practitioner.
• Passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with SEND.
• A team player who builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• An organised and proactive professional with excellent communication skills.
• Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme

How to apply:

Applications are submitted via electronic application form on MyNewTerm - click APPLY NOW. You are advised to read the job and people profile and our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.

Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Manston St James CofE Primary School, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.manstonstjames.co.uk.

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Eirini Chatziprokopiou, c.eirini@manstonstjames.co.uk

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Monday 02nd November with interviews to be held shortly after the closing date.

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.

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

Manston St James Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share and embody this commitment. As part of the application process safeguarding checks will be undertaken. All roles in our school will involve contact with children/young people and Manston St James expects all staff and volunteers to prioritise safeguarding and behave in accordance and promote our vision of everything we do being "Rooted and Grounded in Love"

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 Manston St James Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 323 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Manston St James Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manston-st-james-primary-academy

Manston St. James CofE Primary Academy is a two-form entry primary school located in East Leeds. Founded over 150 years ago, the school became an academy in 2012, joined Abbey Multi Academy Trust in 2017, and has strong links within the local community.

We are proud to be a positive, vibrant and purposeful primary school, where we are passionate about ensuring that all our young people are successful, happy and well prepared for life beyond primary school. We take our partnership with parents very seriously and we work with them to achieve the best possible outcomes for their children.

From Reception through to Year 6, we provide our children with a curriculum that develops a love of learning and activates their enquiring minds. We fully support the children being involved in the design of their learning journey and favour an enquiry based, creative curriculum underpinned with basic skills. Each half term the curriculum is delivered through a literature focus, be topic-based or through a current topical issue. We expect there to be lively and engaging learning experiences for all the children with visitors and first-hand experiences to help bring the curriculum to life.

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