SENCo
Newlands Primary School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9QX25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916–£51,048 (with the possibility of a SEND allowance for the right candidate with extensive SENCo experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- We are looking for a SENCo who:
- Has QTS and significant experience supporting pupils with a broad range of SEND
- Brings deep expertise in neurodiversity including autism, ADHD, sensory needs and communication differences
- Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (or is working towards it)
- Understands how to embed adaptive, inclusive teaching across the school
- Leads early identification, assessment and intervention with precision
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies
- Uses evidence, data and reflective practice to drive improvement
- Is proactive, organised and able to influence whole-school culture
Please see the Person Specification and Job Description on the school’s website for more details:
https://newlands-primary.secure-primarysite.net/staff-vacancies/
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
- A leadership team committed to inclusion, ambition and continuous improvement
- Opportunities to shape whole-school practice and influence long-term SEND strategy
- A collaborative staff team who values professional dialogue and shared learning
- Children who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to succeed
- Ongoing professional development tailored to your expertise and ambitions
And best of all, the chance to work alongside our extremely experienced outgoing SENCO who is looking to reduce their responsibilities once the right person is in post and inducted into our school.
Further information about the job
Closing Date: Friday 24th April 2026 at 12pm
Interview Date: Friday 1st May 2026
Contract Start date: 1st September 2026
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mandy McPhee, School Business Manager – businessmanager@newlandsprimary.co.uk to arrange a visit.
All applications must be sent to businessmanager@newlandsprimary.co.uk. using the application form on the school’s website –
https://newlands-primary.secure-primarysite.net/staff-vacancies/
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 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.
About Newlands Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 414 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newlands Primary School website
- Email address
- karen.mellor@newlandsprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02380773363
Newlands Primary is a fantastic school to work in where we are all passionate about ensuring every child and member of staff achieves their full potential. We have children who love to learn, a highly inclusive approach and we believe our children deserve the very best teachers who make learning magical. Our staff team is highly skilled, hardworking and dedicated to making a difference in our nurturing school setting. Along with this, we have a fantastic environment, great IT facilities and extensive outdoor learning spaces. We are also home to the Resource Base for Deaf Children, Owls Base, which brings with it unique facilities and expertise to support our deaf children.
We are seeking to employ an experienced, knowledgeable SENCo to join our school leadership team and drive high quality inclusive practice across the school. This is a strategic role for someone who can lead with clarity, confidence and compassion, ensuring that pupils with additional needs receive the support they need to learn well, progress strongly and thrive.
We are particularly looking for someone with a strong working knowledge of special educational needs, who understands how to create environments and approaches that enable all learners to access the curriculum and experience success.
Arranging a visit to Newlands Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email karen.mellor@newlandsprimary.co.uk.
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