SENDCo

Heronsgate School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7BW

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Jan 2027

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,750.00 Annually (Actual) Plus TLR2

SENDCo job summary

Heronsgate is a thriving and diverse Key Stage 2 academy on the south-eastern flank of Milton Keynes. We are proud to be part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) family of schools, where collaboration, ambition and professional growth sit at the heart of everything we do. At IFtL we are never alone. We know we are stronger together - one united family striving for excellence for all, in everything we do.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher with a minimum of 4 years teaching experience
• Hold the national award for SEN Co-ordination, or be working towards it
• Have a good understanding of the principles and implementation of inclusion
• Be able to evidence consistently good and outstanding classroom practice across the curriculum
• Be knowledgeable in supporting the progress of pupils with a range of abilities and additional needs

The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher and experienced SEND practitioner with a proven ability to lead, inspire and improve outcomes for children with additional needs. They will possess excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills and be committed to ensuring that inclusion remains at the heart of everything we do

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a tour, please contact the school office on 01908 550811 or email enquirues@heronsgateschool.co.uk.

We offer: 

As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning, successful candidates will have full access to enhanced family leave, generous Pension (LGPS) employer contribution, and access to a staff benefits package, including a bespoke CPD, wellbeing support (Health Assured) discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme and much more.  

Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together. 

Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow IFtL’s safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives. 

All school based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check   

 #WelcomeToIFtL #BelongingInIFtL #IFtLFamily  

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.

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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 Heronsgate School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 334 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Heronsgate School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heronsgate-school-milton-keynes

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