SENDCO

Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0RE

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 FTE +SEN Allowance

SENDCO job summary

Lady Seawards and Chudleigh Knighton Primary Academy's are looking to appoint a SENDCO. The post is a 0.3 part time position at both schools and can be a combined 0.6 position.

Please state in your application of you would like to apply for 0.3 at Lady Seawards School or 0.6 position across both schools.

The SENDCO role will be pivotal in leading SEND strategy across the school with the aim to improve provision and outcomes for all SEND learners within the school setting.

We are looking for someone who has high levels of self-organisation, enjoys communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and believes in teamwork and collaboration. You will, in turn, work with supportive staff team, be part of the leadership team, and benefit from opportunities to work with other schools and other school leaders across the trust. 

 

The successful applicant will be a passionate leader who is dedicated to making a difference and improving life chances for SEND pupils in every classroom and across the curriculum. We are looking for an individual who is able to work with subject leaders, school leaders, families and wider agencies in a proactive and innovative way to ensure that every pupil has the best learning experience and is best prepared for life after our primary school.

The ideal candidate will:

·      Have an exceptional understanding of teaching and learning

·        Demonstrate great leadership

·        Have a strong knowledge of the primary phase curriculum

·        Will be a qualified SENDCO or have relevant experience and be willing to undertake the  NPQ SEND

·        Be motivated to make a difference to the life chances on young people with additional needs.

·        Have an excellent understanding of the SEND code of practice 

·        Be committed to the view that children with SEND needs should aspire to flourish and attain high outcomes.

·        Be open to new approaches to learning and teaching

·        Be able to think outside the box

·        Be an excellent team player and believe in strong collaboration

·        Be someone who has high levels of self-organisation, a good communicator and

·        Be committed to working with teachers and adults through mentoring and coaching

Commitment to working with a wide range of stakeholders 

 If you would like more information about the position, or wish to visit the school, please contact the school office.

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 Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 99 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lady-seaward-s-church-of-england-primary-school

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