SENCo

St John's Catholic Primary School, Bath, Somerset, BA2 3NR

Deadline is today

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  25 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): This role is part-time and is 19.5 hours per week. Days of work can be flexible by mutual agreement.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M4 - UPS (£38,034 - £49,084 pro rata, per annum).
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance - £2,679 pro rata per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a new SENCo to lead SEN provision at our inclusive school. We are seeking to appoint a talented, committed and enthusiastic SENCo to join our school community. We are looking for a person who has strong interpersonal skills, empathy and the ability to recognise and respond effectively to the needs of pupils and parents alike. You will work closely with our dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants to create a fully inclusive environment for children with SEN in our mainstream school.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you a well-resourced and popular school providing a bright, attractive and stimulating environment. The support of a dedicated staff team together with a proactive governing body.

Prior to employment an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought together with other relevant employment checks.

You can download an application form from the school website.

Flexible working opportunities

The 19.5 hours can be spread over Monday to Friday by mutual agreement.

Commitment to safeguarding

All staff and volunteers are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring check before taking up their new position and will support our rigorous safeguarding procedures.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@stjohns.bathnes.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job description SENCo.pdf - 113 KB (opens in new tab)

Rehabilitation_of_Offenders_Act_1974_-_Disclosure_Form (2) (2).doc - 85 KB (opens in new tab)

Consent_to_Obtain_References_Form.docx - 39.3 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification SENCo doc.pdf - 94.1 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment_Monitoring_Form.doc - 114 KB (opens in new tab)

Job description SENCo.pdf - 113 KB (opens in new tab)

About St John's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 323 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: sayres@stjohns.bathnes.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01225303990
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-catholic-primary-school-bath

St John’s is a fully inclusive school and aims for every child to reach their full potential through a rich and engaging curriculum. You will be supported and valued in our motivated and caring team.

Arranging a visit to St John's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sayres@stjohns.bathnes.sch.uk.

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