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Brinsley Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5AZ

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: This role would be for 3 days per week in total. 2 days for the SENDCo role and 1 day teaching in Year 4 class.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main pay scale - pro rata
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance of £2,787pa

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have seen an increase in SEND need as a school. Therefore we are seeking someone with an inclusive and creative outlook in terms of approaching how best to develop our SEND provision. We are in the process of starting some of your own in house provision and we would love someone to bring their experience to that. Brinsley Primary School is in a period of change and looking to enhance what we currently offer - we woild love the successful candidate to be part of that.

1. Essential Qualifications and Status

There are non-negotiable legal requirements for the role:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): The candidate must be a qualified teacher working at the school.
• Mandatory Training: If the candidate has not been a SENCO for more than 12 months previously, they must achieve the National Award in Special Educational Needs Co-ordination (a postgraduate course of at least 60 credits) within three years of appointment.

2. Strategic Leadership Experience

The SENCO is not just an administrator but a strategic leader:

• Policy Development: Experience in working with school leadership to determine the strategic development of SEN policy and provision.
• School Leadership: The candidate should ideally have the capability to be part of the school leadership team to be most effective.
• Development Planning: Ability to ensure SEN objectives are reflected in the overall school improvement plan.

3. Data and Evaluation Skills

You can use evidence to drive improvements:

• Data Analysis: Experience in analyzing and interpreting school, local, and national data to advise on resource requirements.
• Monitoring Effectiveness: Ability to regularly monitor pupil progress from teachers' plans and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning through work analysis.
• Specialist Assessment: Skills in collecting and interpreting specialist assessment data to inform classroom practice and SEND provision.

4. Operational and Collaborative Skills

The role requires high-level coordination between multiple stakeholders:

• External Liaison: Proven ability to liaise with parents, external agencies, and other schools to ensure continuity of provision.
• Staff Support: Experience in supporting all staff to understand the needs of SEN pupils and disseminating effective teaching approaches.
• Resource Management: Ability to advise on priorities for expenditure and utilize allocated resources with maximum efficiency.

5. Safeguarding and Ethos

• Safeguarding Commitment: A clear understanding of the responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and attend required safeguarding training.
• Inclusive Ethos: A commitment to a positive school ethos where all pupils access a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

• A very positive and friendly ethos.
• A strong and supportive team ethic.
• A high level of professional development.
• Highly motivated children.
• A supportive community environment.
• Access to the ride to work scheme.
• Access to the Blue Light card.
• Counselling and wellbeing support through our insurance provider.
• The opportunity to work in a supportive environment that also trusts you to innovate and express yourself individually.

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

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Brinsley Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 196 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brinsley Primary and Nursery School website
• Email address: office19@brinsley.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01773783898
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brinsley-primary-and-nursery-school

Brinsley School dates back to 1914 when a Victorian hospital building was converted into a school. It is situated in the beautiful village of Brinsley, just outside Eastwood in Nottinghamshire. The school is situated on a 5 acre site that is made up of a forest school area, garden areas and a greenhouse that are maintained in part by the children, quiet reflection and outdoor reading areas, a massive school field, a trim trail and extensive playgrounds. We are very proud not only of our facilities, but our rich history, which is symbolised by the Brinsley Headstocks and its mining heritage.

Everything that happens within our school is guided by our values and ethos. We explicitly teach and support our children to SHINE as young people by encouraging TEAMWORK, focussing on ACHIEVEMENT, showing RESPECT to all and not to be forgotten - wearing a SMILE, showing the joy of being a part of something great.

Everyone in school, including site staff, school leaders, teachers, teaching assistants, admin staff, kitchen and midday staff, etc are proud to work at such a special place and will welcome you and your children to be part of it. Our curriculum, based on our values and developed from the needs of our community is designed to engage all children and provide a shared learning experience that they will never forget.

Arranging a visit to Brinsley Primary and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office19@brinsley.notts.sch.uk.

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