SENDCo and Class Teacher

Stanstead Flying High Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 5BL

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026 or earlier if possible

• Closing date

  3 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Range to Upper Pay Range with SEN Allowance

SENDCo and Class Teacher job summary

Stanstead Flying High Academy is a vibrant school where children are at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our warm, welcoming ethos and strong sense of community, where every child is supported to achieve their very best.

Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create an environment where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and learning is brought to life through a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum. We place high importance on wellbeing, both for our children and our staff, and are committed to nurturing a positive, purposeful culture in which everyone can thrive.

As part of Flying High Trust, we benefit from a wide network of support, professional development opportunities, and a shared vision for excellence in education.

If you're looking to be part of a forward-thinking school, have a strong team spirit, and have a deep commitment to continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) while also contributing to the broader educational experience as a class teacher. This role requires balancing the responsibilities of leading SEND provision and leading a class effectively to ensure high-quality education and achievement for all children.

Key Responsibilities:

SEND Coordination:

• Overseeing the school's SEN policy
• Coordinating provisions for pupils with SEND
• Liaising with parents, staff and external agencies
• Supporting the identification of SEND needs
• Monitoring progress and attainment
• Advocating for SEND pupils
• Overseeing our enhanced provision
• Being part of the DSL team

Teaching:

• Teach well-structured lessons following the school's plan, curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of the pupils
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge the pupils
• Promote good progress and outcomes from pupils
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.

We are looking for:

• Believes in each child and has high aspirations for their achievement.
• Has experience working with children with SEND.
• Possesses a strong understanding of SEND legislation and best practices.
• Has or is willing to work towards the NPQ for SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators).
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has great ideas and is eager to share them!
• Delights in being with children and puts their well-being at the heart of everything.
• Sincerely values every member of the school community.
• Has the ability to make learning fun and engaging, ensuring all children are appropriately challenged.
• Is prepared to go the extra mile with a smile on their face!

We can offer you:

• Peer support and collaboration through a strong network of SENDCos across the Partnership, including regular Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to share strategies, challenges, and successes.
• Guidance and expertise from a dedicated Lead Practitioner for Inclusion, Inclusion and System Leader, Safeguarding Lead, and the wider Education Team, providing support to strengthen inclusive practice.
• A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader.
• The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering specialist support including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
• A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools.

Application Details:

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office team to arrange a visit.

Early application is strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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.

About Stanstead Flying High Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stanstead Flying High Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanstead-nursery-and-primary-school

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