SENCO/SLT/TEACHER

Nunney First School, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4NE

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £51,047.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE) + TLR

SENCO/SLT/TEACHER job summary

Full-time

Senior Teacher /SENCO

2 Days SLT/ SENCO

3 Days teaching

We have an exciting opportunity for a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENCO) who can provide a strategic and operational oversight of provision for those pupils with SEND. This role has a responsibility for Safeguarding.

You will need to be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations of pupil attainment, progress and behaviour. You will need to have experience of working with children who have a range of special educational needs and be confident in overseeing the development of SEND provision in the school. You will also need to hold a NASENCo/ NPQSENCO qualification along with your Qualified Teacher Status (both are essential for the role, however we will consider candidates who are willing to work towards the NPQSENCO qualification).

Our SENCOs:

• Provide leadership and professional guidance to colleagues
• Work closely with staff, parents & carers and other agencies to ensure that children receive appropriate support and make good progress and achieve good outcomes
• Promote inclusive practice in which the interests and needs of our pupils with SEN and / or disabilities are at the heart of everything that we do
• Are able to analyse assessment data from a variety of sources to inform future whole school planning and resourcing
• Are committed to developing the full potential of all children

We can offer you:

• Children who will make you smile everyday
• A commitment to professional development and career progression
• A school where staff enjoy working as part of a dedicated, supportive and creative team, aiming for excellence
• A supportive and encouraging Leadership Team
• An excellent Employee Assistance Programme offering a wealth of professional advice & support
• The support of a Trust who like us, values its employees and respects our school’s individuality

We warmly encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all we can offer. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note: The salary indicated is based on a pay scale. New appointments are normally made at the bottom of the scale. Progression through the scale is dependent on length of service in line with our pay policy

All applications should be made via MyNewTerm

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 Nunney First School

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 71 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nunney First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nunney-first-school-frome

Nunney First School is a single form entry school, situated in an expanding village, located to the north of the Mendip Hills serving the local community and surrounding areas. We are part of The Partnership Trust and share the same values and ethos. Within this, Nunney First School operates independently and focuses teaching and learning, resources and management to meet the specific needs of four to nine year olds.

Nunney First School creates a safe, respectful and nurturing environment, which maximises each child’s sense of wellbeing and acquisition of skills for life and learning. It is our vision that all children at Nunney First School are resilient, confident and enjoy school. They have a love for learning, work hard and progress and achieve well, both in and out of the classroom. The school celebrates achievement in all areas and encourages children to persevere when faced with challenges. We prepare children for a future full of opportunities by building confidence, communication skills and the ability to problem solve. The natural environment inspires much of our work, helping children to understand relationships and find their own unique place in our ever changing world. Parent partnership is extremely important to us and we strive to ensure that we provide excellent communication with families and carers at all times.

We are a committed, friendly and supportive staff team aiming for excellence for all. Our leadership team has a wealth of experience and a drive to promote professional development. We have supportive and committed governors and delightful, kind and friendly children who are eager to learn.

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