SENDCo
Charlton Kings Junior School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8QE20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: This role is advertised as 1.0 FTE; however, the school would be willing to be flexible, for the right candidate, and agree to a variation of the contract (minimum 0.8 FTE) and/or home working one day per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS / UPS
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
The SENDCo role will be pivotal in leading the SEND strategy across CKJS, improving provision and outcomes for all learners.
Applications are warmly invited from candidates who are:
- are kind, and caring
- are passionate about SEND and committed to personal development
- have high expectations of attainment and behaviour for all children
- are well organised with a proactive and creative approach
- possess good behaviour management skills
What the school offers its staff
Do you want to work in an inspiring, rewarding and happy school with motivated children who are a pleasure to teach? We are looking to appoint a SENDCo with passion to deliver innovative and engaging service to our school’s community.
CKJS is a large, over-subscribed, junior school which offers supportive leaders, fantastic mentoring and opportunities for staff.
We can offer:
• eager pupils who demonstrate exemplary attitudes to learning and life
• a supportive ethos, working within a knowledgeable and friendly year group team
• emphasis on professional development and career opportunities
• an exciting and rich curriculum with excellent facilities
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Charlton Kings Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 376 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Charlton Kings Junior School website
- Email address
- sbm@ckjs.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01242526171
Charlton Kings Junior School is a popular and vibrant three-form entry school with 375 pupils on roll located in Cheltenham. The governors, staff and pupils are seeking an inspirational and talented Headteacher who will bring the leadership, drive and ambition to build on strong foundations and innovate for the future.
Our latest Ofsted report states: ‘There has been no change to this school’s overall judgement of good as a result of this ungraded inspection. However, the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be outstanding if a graded inspection were carried out now. The school’s next inspection will be a graded inspection.’
We are very well supported by our families and local community with pursuit for excellence at the heart of every decision we take. Our aim is to develop our children’s individual talents to their fullest potential by providing a happy and nurturing school environment, promoting high achievement, encouraging broad interest, self-discipline, respect and care for others.
Your aim should be to promote and develop the ethos and reputation of Charlton Kings Junior School and espouse its vision of “Believe in Yourself”.
Arranging a visit to Charlton Kings Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@ckjs.org.uk.
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