SENDCo

John Ball Primary School, London, SE3 0TP

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  25 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 March 2025

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: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS or UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2A

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a SENDCo who:

• Has been judged by others to have high quality teaching skills;
• Has a passion for learning and teaching;
• Has high expectations of themselves and the children; an excellent role model;
• Is agreat communicator with excellent organisational skills and interpersonal skills;
• Is enthusiastic and able to support and develop other staff;
• Is knowledgeable in SEND

What the school offers its staff

As a member of our staff you can expect:

• Keen and enthusiastic learners;
• Professional development to suit your stage of development;
• Strong leadership with expectations that are manageable and supportive;
• A fantastic staff - supportive and friendly;
• Delicious school lunch for £2 a day

Further details about the role

The SENDCo role works across all phases from Nursery to KS2 and is supported by HLTAs. The role would suit an experienced teacher who is able to support staff with the provision for pupils with special needs and disabilities, so they can make good progress from their starting points.

This role is not class based, although the SENDCo will be expected to teach as well as lead intervention groups and individual support. There will be some whole-class teaching on the timetable.

The SENDCo qualification is a requirement, but the school will support a suitable candidate if they have yet to achieve it.

If this role has sparked your interest then please visit our website for more information. You can book a tour and come and discuss the role further with one of our leaders.

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 are not accepted.

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.

About John Ball Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 631 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Ball Primary School website
• Email address: hr@johnball.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02088521601
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-ball-primary-school

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Arranging a visit to John Ball Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@johnball.lewisham.sch.uk.

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