SENCO
St John's Church of England Primary School, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2LR10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
5th January 2026
Closing date
16 October 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
3 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,373.00 - £46,839.00 Annually (FTE) MPS £36,373-£46,839 Annually (FTE)
SENCO job summary
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS CO-ORDINATOR (SENCO)
Start Date: 5th January 2026
Hours: 3 days a week
Responsible to:Headteacher
Grade: Teacher Pay Scale -Salary dependent on experience
Contract: Maternity/ Part-Time
PURPOSE OF POST:
To ensure, under the direction of the Head Teacher that students within the school with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive the appropriate support through taking responsibility for all systems and processes relating to the SEND code of practice.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership
To support the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team in providing a clear vision and direction for the development of systems and processes designed to support inclusion across the whole school.
To monitor interpretation of SEND policies and ensure the SEND code of practice is implemented and embedded across the school.
To deliver training to colleagues on SEND strategies and the needs of specific students.
To support the production of a whole school inclusion development plan with clear aims, objectives and strategic priorities to meet the needs of all students.
Operational role
To ensure that the needs of individual students are met through a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum.
To take ownership of the SEND register, ensuring it is kept up to date.
To assist staff in the development and implementation of targets for individual students on IEPs, EHCPs or Pupil Passports.
To work with colleagues to produce detailed programs to meet the needs of individual students and targeted groups of students.
To set up systems for identifying, assessing, tracking and reviewing students’ needs.
To set up systems for immediate assessment of new arrivals and liaise with the data manager to ensure accurate recording of SEN statuses and assessments on the school’s MIS.
To liaise with partner primary/junior schools to aid transition of students with SEND.
To arrange, attend and prepare materials, where appropriate, for regular review meetings.
To take ownership of the school’s access arrangements for students with SEND in order to provide the appropriate support during examinations.
To proactively identify students who qualify for additional support of any kind and liaise with appropriate external agencies to carry out necessary assessment in order to facilitate this support.
To lead on the compilation of applications for EHC Plans as and when required.
Staffing, resources and accommodation
To line manage, organise, monitor and support the Support for Learning Team (TAs) in order to ensure that they provide effective and appropriate support for students and teachers both inside and out of the classroom.
To lead and manage the professional development process for the Support for Learning Team.
To effectively manage and deploy resources within the Support for Learning area organising and maintaining stock of necessary equipment, keeping the appropriate records and contributing to the management of related budgets.
Communication
Work with parents to ensure proper communications regarding individual student’s SEND.
Liaise with class teachers and other pastoral staff in school concerning the progress and wellbeing of students with SEND.
Liaise with other schools and outside agencies where necessary regarding provision for students with SEND.
Attend and contribute to appropriate middle leadership, senior leadership and governing body meetings.
Cultivate strong links with local services including, but not limited to, Surrey SEND, MINDWORKS, the EP service and external provision agencies in order to support the progress and wellbeing of students with SEND.
Knowledge and Skills
At all times, there must be demonstrable knowledge and understanding of:
- The principles and practices of excellent learning and teaching
- The SEND Code of Practice
- The primary curriculum subject area
- The application of ICT to learning, teaching in the specialist subject
- The use of past and current pupil data in order to improve
- Statutory requirements and recent developments in terms of government initiatives and policy
Personal Qualities:
Self-Awareness Social Awareness
Accurate self-assessment Empathy
Self-confidence Organisational awareness
Service orientation
Self-Management Relationship Management
Transparency Developing others
Adaptability Change catalyst
Achievement orientation Influence
Initiative Conflict management
Optimism Team work and collaboration
Personal Contacts:
External: Contractors, suppliers, parent and relevant health professionals
Internal: Students, staff, Governors, parents and any other visitors to the school
This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post, and will be reviewed annually
Visits to the school are both welcomed and encouraged and prospective candidates should contact the School Office to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Applications should be made through My New Term
Application Close date: Wednesday 15th October 2024 at midnight
Interview date: Week commencing 20th October 2024
Please note that the school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the application close date. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced level DBS check.
Safeguarding Statement:The Good Shepherd Trust and St John’s C of E Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and employment practices reflect this commitment.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St John's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 230 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John's Church of England Primary School website
On behalf of the children, staff, Governors and The Good Shepherd Trust, I would like to welcome you to St John’s Church of England Primary School. We hope you find our website clear, informative and easy to navigate. It is designed to give you a flavour of the vibrant life of our school, the work of our pupils and the quality education we strive to deliver.
St John’s is a one-form entry primary school welcoming children from age 3 to 11 years old in a caring, happy and supportive environment that enables children to achieve their full potential.
The school is very privileged to have outstanding facilities including a swimming pool, Astroturf, a school farm, Discovery Room and stimulating learning environments, giving our children opportunities to explore learning in a fun and engaging way.
With our Christian Values underpinning all the work we do, our children learn together in an atmosphere of high expectations, mutual respect and friendship. We know and value each child in our school and believe in ensuring that all children achieve their best through high quality teaching and support. Learning at St John’s is an exciting and challenging experience for each child. There is a strong emphasis on delivering all areas of the curriculum to a high standard, so that each child experiences a broad and balanced curriculum; developing skills, knowledge and understanding in all areas.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and we look forward to meeting you
Jacky Fyson
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