SENDCo and Class Teacher
Launde Primary School, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, LE2 4LJ13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
4 February 2026 at 8am
Date listed
21 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Range to Upper Pay Range with SEN Allowance
SENDCo and Class Teacher job summary
About Us:
Launde Primary School 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 that's on a rapid improvement journey, 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:
- Develop and oversee the implementation of the school's SEND strategy and policy
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date SEND records, including the SEND register, provision maps, and pupil profiles.
- Coordinate and monitor the progress and outcomes of students with SEND
- Liaise with parents, teachers, and external agencies to provide the best support for students
- Deliver training to staff on SEND issues and strategies
Class Teacher Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that cater to the diverse needs of all children in the class
- Create a stimulating and supportive learning environment that fosters children's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
- Assess and track progress, providing feedback to support their ongoing development
- Foster a positive classroom culture that promotes respect, inclusion, and positive behaviour management
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and share best practices for teaching and learning
- Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher as outlined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and meet the expectations in the Teachers’ Standards.
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.
This is a full-time position with 2.5 days in class and 2.5 days out of class, but we are open to conversations around flexible/part-time working.
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.
Further information about the job
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 will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Launde Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 614 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Launde Primary School website
Part of Scholars Academy Trust, Launde Primary School takes pupil from 4 - 11 years old.
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