SENDCo and Inclusion Lead
Castor CofE Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE5 7AY3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 2 - 3 Days a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TBC
Additional allowances
TBC
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- National Award for SEND Coordination (or willingness to complete).
- Training as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, or willingness to undertake this training.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in SEND and inclusion.
Experience
- Successful teaching experience across primary phases.
- Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND.
- Experience of leading or coordinating SEND provision (desirable).
- Experience of working with external agencies and families.
- Experience writing school policies (e.g., SEND Policy, Pupil Premium Report) or a willingness to learn to write these.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
- Ability to analyse data and use it to inform provision.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire staff.
- Commitment to inclusive education and removing barriers to learning.
Personal Qualities
- Empathy, patience, and a child-centred approach.
- High expectations for all pupils.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships.
- Reflective, proactive, and solution-focused mindset.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What the school offers its staff
STAFF WELLBEING CHARTER
At Castor C of E Primary School, we believe that our staff’s wellbeing comes first: happy staff means a happy learning environment for all.
Below is a list of some of the small things, which we believe contribute to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and show recognition that their efforts and work are always valued:
Teachers’ PPA time can be taken at home – we believe this gives our teachers the time, space and freedom to have opportunities for family time and to do all those things that can’t be done in a working day.
Open Door – Senior leaders’ doors are always open for advice and to discuss any matters. Manageable Marking – we believe that teachers should use their time on creating fantastic lessons to meet the needs of their pupils rather than time spent marking.
Free Refreshments – school pays for all tea/coffee/milk for staff.
Staff Meetings – our staff meetings are used purposefully supportive CPD and essential tasks.
End of Term Breakfast – at the end of each term breakfast is provided for our staff to enjoy. Duties – responsibility for duties is shared equally, as much as possible, to limit additional staff workload.
Social Gatherings – optional meetups are encouraged for staff to relax, unwind and celebrate.
Communication – WhatsApp, Google Calendar and email are used to try to keep everyone as up-to-date as possible with news and events. Staff can opt in and out of these notifications whenever they please, with no expectation of out of hours responses. Deadlines are carefully considered and well publicised.
Duvet Days – we offer all of our staff the opportunity to have a whole school day off per year, no questions asked!
Residential Reward – in recognition of the free time given up attending residential trips we reward each member of staff with a day off.
Mental Health First Aider – it is incredibly important to us that staff know that there is always someone available for them to talk to.
Buddy – new staff have a colleague who can offer support when needed.
Further information about the job
Purpose of the Role
The SENDCo and Inclusion Lead plays a central role in ensuring that all pupils—particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), additional vulnerabilities, or barriers to learning—receive high-quality, inclusive provision. The postholder will champion inclusion across the school, ensuring that every child is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The SENDCo and Inclusion Lead will be a core member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and will contribute to whole-school strategic development. The postholder will also hold, or be willing to train for, the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership
- Serve as a full member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to whole-school decision-making and strategic planning.
- Lead the strategic development of SEND and inclusion across the school.
- Ensure inclusive practice is embedded in all aspects of school life.
- Support the Headteacher in monitoring and evaluating the quality of provision for SEND and vulnerable pupils.
- Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and all statutory requirements.
2. Safeguarding Responsibilities
- Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), or undertake training to fulfil this role.
- Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to support safeguarding processes, referrals, and multi-agency work.
- Promote a culture of vigilance, safety, and wellbeing across the school.
3. Identification and Assessment
- Oversee the identification of pupils with SEND and ensure early, accurate assessment of needs.
- Maintain the SEND register and ensure records are up to date and compliant.
- Coordinate and contribute to the writing, reviewing, and evaluating of APDRs, one-page profiles and EHCPs.
- Use data effectively to monitor progress and identify pupils requiring additional support.
4. Provision and Intervention
- Coordinate high-quality provision for pupils with SEND and those requiring additional support.
- Oversee intervention programmes and monitor their impact.
- Support teachers in adapting planning, teaching, and assessment to meet diverse needs.
- Ensure that reasonable adjustments are implemented consistently across the school.
5. Working with Staff
- Provide guidance, coaching, and professional development for teachers and support staff.
- Lead training on SEND, inclusion, behaviour, and safeguarding where appropriate.
- Support staff in understanding and implementing inclusive classroom strategies.
6. Working with Pupils and Families
- Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and their families.
- Ensure parents are fully involved in the SEND process and understand the support available.
- Ensure pupil voice is central to planning and reviewing provision.
7. Liaison with External Agencies
- Act as the key point of contact for external professionals, including Educational Psychologists, Specialist Teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, CAMHS, and the Local Authority.
- Coordinate multi-agency meetings and ensure recommendations are implemented effectively.
8. Inclusion Leadership
- Lead on inclusion for all pupils, including those with SEND, EAL, medical needs, social/emotional needs, and disadvantaged pupils.
- Monitor attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing data for vulnerable groups and coordinate appropriate support.
- Promote equality, diversity, and a culture of belonging for all pupils
Commitment to safeguarding
Castor C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS checks. Posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and do require a criminal records check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Castor CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 182 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Castor CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- finance@castor.peterborough.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01733 380280
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our friendly team at Castor and contribute to the academic growth and holistic development of the children in our school.
Castor Church of England Primary School is set in a beautiful village just four miles from Peterborough with excellent road links to the surrounding area. It is a place where every member of the team is highly valued and where the right candidate can make a difference to the lives of our children within a supportive caring environment.
Arranging a visit to Castor CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@castor.peterborough.sch.uk.
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