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SENCO Maternity Cover

Cedars Manor School, Harrow, HA3 6LS

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Spring Term

• Closing date

  31 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) on a 12 month fixed term contract to provide maternity cover and oversee the strategic development of SEND policy and provision within our school.

To carry out the duties as detailed in the SEN Code of Practice and meet the requirements of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The SENCO will be predominantly non-class based but may be expected to support targeted groups of children when required.

To be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) as part of the Safeguarding Team, with other key members of staff.

What the school offers its staff

You’ll be supported by an experienced SLT, a Welfare and Attendance Officer, and a Teacher of the Deaf. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference in a school that places inclusion and pupil wellbeing at the heart 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

Cedars Manor School (CMS) is fully committed to meeting its safeguarding commitments and promoting the welfare of the pupils in its care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We recognise the important part we have to play in identifying children and young people at risk of abuse and neglect and in securing appropriate support for them and their families.

The safe recruitment of staff is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in education.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

SENCO ADVERT OCT 25.pdf - 140 KB (opens in new tab)

JD & PS Special Educational Needs Coordinator.pdf - 200 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cedars Manor School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 388 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cedars Manor School website
• Email address: personnel@cedarsmanor.harrow.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8428 5845
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cedars-manor-school

Cedars Manor is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming school in Harrow Weald. We cater for pupils aged 3 to 11. We aim to provide a school that challenges and inspires all our pupils. We have a strong collegiate approach and work effectively as a strong team.
The school has a brand new building and a large space for outdoor learning. We would welcome visits from anyone who is considering working with us.

Arranging a visit to Cedars Manor School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@cedarsmanor.harrow.sch.uk.

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