SENDCo

Burpham Primary School, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7LZ

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 48,479.00 - 54,328.00

SENDCo job summary

Burpham Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced SEND practitioner with high expectations and the passion and commitment to make a positive difference to the outcomes for children at our school.

This is currently a five day a week position, but the days and times of attendance will be open for discussion with the successful candidate, along with option to work flexibly from home at times for focused/strategic working.

The successful candidate will:

hold the National SENCo award or NPQ for SENCos, or be willing to work towards it

be an integral part of the Senior Leadership and DSL team

have experience of embedding change at a whole school level, effectively supporting colleagues to develop their practice

have an excellent understanding of how to secure progress and improve outcomes for all pupils

experience of planning and delivering provision for a wide range of specific needs

be able to model good practice across the primary phase

have the knowledge and skills to liaise effectively with a range of agencies

be able to foster positive working relationships with children, parents and carers

lead the wider pastoral team of HSLW and ELSA

In return we can offer you:

a happy school with a hard-working, supportive and skilled team

high standards of behaviour and children who are keen to learn

an inclusive environment where all children are valued

opportunities for continued professional development

a supportive headteacher, local governing body and Academy Trust

Burpham Primary School is a two-form entry school for children between the ages of four and eleven.  Additionally, we have a Specialist KS1 SLCN Specialist Base for children with speech, language and communication difficulties, which presents excellent opportunities for collaborative working with the SLCN team (who manage their own caseload). The school was inspected in Jun 2025 and was found to have maintained the standard from the previous inspection in which it was judged Outstanding.

We aspire to help every child in our care to develop as a whole person, becoming confident, happy, independent, creative and adaptable; to love learning and achieve more than they ever thought possible. Our experienced and well-established teaching team have high expectations and aspirations for all our pupils and we never stop trying to find new ways of promoting learning and making improvements to our school.

Burpham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to suitable references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applications should be made using the link (CVs are not acceptable) and should reach the school by Wednesday, 4th November 2026.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview at the school provisionally on Thursday, 19th November 2026.

Visits to school are both welcomed and encouraged and prospective applicants should contact the school office via cbriski@burpham.surrey.sch.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

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 Burpham Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 427 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Burpham Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burpham-primary-school

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