SENCO

Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6DH

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main scale + special needs allowance payment
• Additional allowances:

  Main scale + special needs allowance payment

SENCO job summary

Are you passionate about inclusion and ensuring every child can thrive?

Do you build trust, nurture relationships and champion children’s needs?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SENCO to join our nurturing and supportive team, working across our two small, welcoming Church of England infant and nursery schools. The post is available as soon as possible due to a change in role for the current SENCO. However, we are happy to wait for the right person.

We’re looking for someone who can:

Lead and coordinate SEND provision across both schools

Support children with a range of additional needs, including SEMH

Build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families

Work effectively with staff, external agencies and professionals

Promote inclusive, high-quality teaching and early intervention

Monitor and evaluate the impact of SEND provision

Model high expectations with warmth, care and consistency

Bring energy, resilience and a child-centred approach

Support and uphold our Christian values and ethos

In return, we offer:

Wonderful children who are a delight to work with

Two nurturing school communities built on strong, caring relationships

A supportive leadership team committed to your development

The opportunity to make a real difference for our most vulnerable pupils

The support of colleagues across the Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust

A community where your work truly matters

If you’re committed to helping every child feel safe, included and ready to learn, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks. All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures. All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Visits to our schools are warmly welcomed, and prospective candidates are very welcome to arrange a visit with the Headteacher if they wish. We also understand this isn’t possible for everyone, so we are equally happy to offer a telephone conversation instead. Please do call us to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Closing date - Monday 29 June 2026

Interviews - Thursday 9 July 2026

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 Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/selston-cofe-infant-and-nursery-school-nottingham

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