SENCO with teaching responsibilities

Steeple Bumpstead Primary School, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7ED

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  24 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR + SEN Allowance SENCO (a)
• Additional allowances:

  SENCo Allowance (a)

SENCO with teaching responsibilities job summary

Steeple Bumpstead Primary School

SENCO with teaching responsibilities

Contract: Full-time, Permanent 

Salary: MPR/UPR (FTE: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum) + SEN Allowance SENCO (a) (£2,787 per annum)

Start date: September 2026

Steeple Bumpstead Primary School is a welcoming, one-form entry village school located close to Haverhill, with just under 200 pupils on roll. We are proud of our close-knit community, positive ethos and strong commitment to inclusion. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed SENCO and class teacher to join our team from September 2026. This is a balanced role, with three days per week in the classroom and two days per week as SENCO.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong background knowledge and a wide range of experience in SEND

• Is passionate about inclusion and securing the very best outcomes for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities

• Has the skills and confidence to support colleagues effectively

• Demonstrates excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

• Holds the national SENCO award or is willing to undertake the qualification

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all learners

 

We can offer:

• A friendly and welcoming school with a supportive, committed staff team

• Wonderful pupils who are enthusiastic learners and demonstrate excellent behaviour

• A forward-thinking and supportive leadership team

• A strong commitment to reducing teacher workload and promoting staff wellbeing, including an additional annual wellbeing day for all staff

• A two week October half term

• High-quality CPD, including support for new leaders and SENCOs, and opportunities to work collaboratively with other schools through the Unity Schools Partnership 

 

If this opportunity interests you, we warmly encourage you to explore our website and arrange a visit to meet us and see the school in action.

To arrange a visit, please contact Vicky Doherty, Executive Headteacher, via email at vdoherty@unitysp.co.uk or by telephone on 01440 730220.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

 

Closing date: 09:00am, 24 May 2026

Interviews: 27 May 2026

 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

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

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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 Steeple Bumpstead Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 184 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Steeple Bumpstead Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/steeple-bumpstead-primary-school

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