SENDCo

Bligh Primary School (Infants), Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September or January

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

SENDCo job summary

Join Bligh Primary School as a SENCo

Lead inclusion. Remove barriers. Help every child thrive.

Hours: Full Time teaching hours
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September or January
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Are you a passionate and experienced SEND practitioner ready to make a lasting difference to pupils, families and staff? Bligh Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to join our dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping inclusive practice across our school, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

Working closely with the Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, you will lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school, championing high-quality inclusive teaching and supporting staff to meet the needs of all learners.

As SENCo, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the school's SEND policy and provision

• Identify, assess and monitor the progress of pupils with SEND

• Coordinate and oversee targeted interventions and support programmes

• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure effective inclusive practice

• Liaise with parents, carers and external professionals to secure the best outcomes for pupils

• Maintain accurate SEND records and statutory documentation

• Coordinate Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes and annual reviews

• Advise, coach and support colleagues in SEND strategies and best practice

• Contribute to the development of a culture where all pupils feel valued, supported and able to succeed

• Undertake the role of Designated Looked After Child Teacher (DLACT)

This is a rewarding opportunity to influence whole-school practice while making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families.

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (or is willing to work towards it)

• Has experience supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

• Has excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills

• Builds positive and effective relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external agencies

• Is passionate about removing barriers to learning and raising achievement for all pupils

• Is reflective, solution-focused and committed to continuous improvement

What We Offer

At Bligh Primary School, we are proud to be a welcoming and inclusive community where every child is known, valued and supported to succeed. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we offer the opportunity to work within a collaborative network of schools committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Here's what you can expect:

• A supportive and collaborative Inclusion Team led by the Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion

• The opportunity to shape and develop SEND provision across the school

• High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities

• Access to Trust-wide SEND networks and specialist expertise

• Opportunities for career progression across the Maritime Academy Trust

• A welcoming, inclusive school community with dedicated and supportive colleagues

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families

• Local Government Pension Scheme and national terms and conditions

• Comprehensive wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

Ready to Make a Difference?

We warmly welcome visits to the school and would love to show you what makes Bligh Primary School such a special place to work.

Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Further details can be found in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Bligh Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity and are committed to building a workforce that reflects a range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with current safeguarding guidance.

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

The Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

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 Bligh Primary School (Infants)

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 309 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bligh Primary School (Infants) website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bligh-primary-school-infants

Bligh Primary School is part of the Maritime Multi-Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich and Kent. Our schools transform through collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with life skills.

We are thriving two form entry school which has been selected by the DfE to ‘grow’ to a three form entry school due to its good and outstanding statuses. By 2023 Bligh Primary will be a full three form entry school

Our key objective at Bligh Primary School is to equip all our children with the key skills of communication and collaboration as well as being community minded. We expect all our adults to provide the children with first hand experiences, knowledge and the necessary skills to articulate what they have learnt in a clear and informative way. This is developed through our clear teaching and learning focus on communication, community and collaboration.

Every child is recognised as a unique individual. We welcome and celebrate differences within our school community. The ability to learn is underpinned by our HEART values. Bligh is a school with HEART. Honesty, Empathy, Achievement, Resilience and Teamwork. We believe that these personal characteristics are essential in forming positive adult lives.

Our community is an essential part of the curriculum, which is why we chose to focus on using the surrounding local area to deepen the children’s understanding, making them experts of their locality throughout their learning journey.

Children leave Bligh with a sense of belonging, the ability to work independently, in pairs or as part of a team in collaboration. They can communicate effectively what they have learnt, gather a wealth of knowledge and skills through all areas of the curriculum. They have a clear understanding and knowledge of the community around them, their place within it and the opportunities it presents.

Finally, we are a school which believes in research-based practice. We believe that teaching is an art which is underpinned by research and best practice. Learning happens best when professionals understand the principles and science of learning.

Working with the children at Bligh Primary School is a privilege. We have a clear understanding of how our children learn and expect this to be evident in all the work we do.

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