SENCO Primary (with TLR2)
Arbourthorne Community Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2GQ17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
17 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay or Upper Pay Scale
Additional allowances
TLR2
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will have achieved (NASENCO) or be working towards the SENCO qualification (NPQ for SENCOs) and be a good teacher, able to identify and coach colleagues in their planning and delivery. You will have good knowledge of SEND systems, work well with outside agencies and other SENCOs and have an excellent manner with families, building their confidence and supporting them in getting the very best SEND support for their children.
Arbourthorne Community Primary School was described by Ofsted in 2022 as “A place of joy, inclusivity and learning” with “outstanding Personal Development.”
We are looking for:
- A teacher who demonstrates consistently good or outstanding practice
- Commitment to making learning a rich and enjoyable experience for children and parents
- A clear philosophy and knowledge of how children learn
- A commitment of engaging with our parents and supporting our ‘open door’ policy
- A good communicator
What the school offers its staff
The Governors of Arbourthorne Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a none class-based SENCO (with TLR2) for our mainstream children. We are able to be flexible and offer this post as part time or full time. You will be working alongside a very experienced SENCO team of two with dedicated SENCO admin support. You will enjoy supporting excellence in inclusion within a committed and highly inclusive team. 43% of our children have SEND and their needs are well met by the whole team. Staff expertise is strong as is partnership working.
We can offer you:
- Excellent behaviour and large pastoral team
- A very friendly and mutually supportive place to learn and work
- A delightful atmosphere
- A longstanding professional and committed staff and governor team with a positive attitude; passionate about giving Arbourthorne children and families the best education
- A modern building and resource rich environment
- A supportive community who want the best for their children
- Enthusiastic learners who deserve only the best!
- Regular, high quality professional development opportunities
Applications are welcomed from new and experienced teachers.
Arbourthorne is a two-form entry school with 481 pupils on roll. Our school is friendly and hardworking and staff work with innovation and determination to provide an outstanding learning experience for children. Colleagues are mutually supportive and are widely recognised for best practice. At the last inspection, the school was judged to be good with outstanding features. We celebrate creativity and have an artist in residence. Learning is exciting and ambitious. Our life skills house, ‘Red Robin House’, adds an exciting dimension to the curriculum. Please visit our website: https://www.arbourthorneprimary.co.uk/ to gain a broader view of our school.
We have a large growing space and dedicated teacher gardener.
If you feel that you have the drive and enthusiasm to be a successful member of the Arbourthorne Community Primary School team, then this might be the ideal opportunity for you.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced and Barring Service Check.
We will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
A criminal record self declaration form will be required to be completed if shortlisted, and discussed at the interview if necessary.
We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@arbourthorne.sheffield.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Arbourthorne Community Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 475 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Arbourthorne Community Primary School website
- Email address
- sallymoorwood@arbourthorne.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142398163
Arbourthorne is a two-form entry school with 481 pupils on roll. Our school is friendly and hardworking and staff work with innovation and determination to provide an outstanding learning experience for children. Colleagues are mutually supportive and are widely recognised for best practice. At the last inspection, the school was judged to be good with outstanding features. We celebrate creativity and have an artist in residence. Theme learning is exciting and ambitious. Our life skills house, ‘Red Robin House’, adds an exciting dimension to the curriculum. Please visit our website:
https://www.arbourthorneprimary.co.uk/ to gain a broader view of our school. The school was judged as Good with Outstanding Personal Development in October 2022. https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200107
Arranging a visit to Arbourthorne Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sallymoorwood@arbourthorne.sheffield.sch.uk.
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