Senco
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8LS4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
28 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.6 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly motivated, and resilient SENCO with a proven track record for raising standards. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school with high expectations and a commitment to providing the very best for all our children. This is an exciting time to join our school as we develop as a team. You will be an integral part of the senior leadership team at St Bernadette’s School.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about supporting and educating staff in line with best practice
- Is committed to working with families and agencies to ensure best outcomes for the children in our care.
- Is able to think creatively to help the school to diminish the difference for our most vulnerable pupils.
- Is a fully qualified teacher with experience of acting as SENCO or who holds the National Award for SENCO
- Has experience of working with pupils with a range of special educational needs
- Has an excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
- Is calm and focused with a resolution-focused approach
- Is able to motivate, support and inspire learners, members of staff and our wider community
- Is keen to make a significant contribution to the realisation of a shared Federation vision
If you are an experienced SENCO or a teacher with outstanding outcomes for students with special needs looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking to appoint an effective, strong and inspirational practitioner who can:
- develop and implement excellent standards of teaching and learning.
- show commitment to continuous school improvement.
- contribute to a culture where everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed.
If you think you are the person that we are looking for, then we would love to meet you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please phone the school office on 01252 548123 or e-mail us at v.ryan@st-bernadettes.hants.sch.uk and arrange an appointment to suit you.
Please apply using the CES application form available from https://www.st-bernadettes.hants.sch.uk/staff-2/
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Happy, enthusiastic and respectful children who enjoy school and are keen to learn and to succeed
- supportive parents and local community
- a welcoming and supportive team who work closely together
- dedicated staff who are keen to improve and provide great teaching for all pupils
- dedicated time to fulfil the role
Flexible working opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- v.ryan@st-bernadettes.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01252548123
St Bernadette's is a one form entry primary school in Farnborough. The school is part of a thriving and supportive community.
Arranging a visit to St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email v.ryan@st-bernadettes.hants.sch.uk.
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