SENDCo
Lakeside Primary School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HR18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
21 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time to include teaching commitment
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR2A
What skills and experience we're looking for
Lakeside Primary School is a large and busy primary school in Up Hatherley. The Head Teacher seeks to appoint an outstanding, resilient and self-motivated professional to the post of full time SENDCo to join our school team from January 2026 on a permanent contract. The role is ideally suited to an experienced SENDCo, though applications from those studying towards the NPQ for SENDCos are welcomed.
The school is an inspiring, rewarding and happy place – a true slice of society - with children and families who really give back when you put in. The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) will be responsible for working with and supporting the school in several key areas. The fundamental task is to support the head teacher in ensuring that all staff recognise the importance of planning their lessons in ways that will encourage the inclusion, participation and learning of all pupils.
The SENDCo is a valued member of the SLT and a Deputy DSL, providing high-level SEND oversight, acting as a champion for vulnerable pupils and promoting safeguarding and child protection at all times, all with the ultimate aim of ensuring all pupils with SEND enjoy success at Lakeside.
To succeed, you will need to:
- share our passion for wanting the very best for our pupils
- be passionate about inclusive teaching and learning and committed to personal development
- seek feedback and understand the importance of continuous improvement
- be nurturing and kind, recognising every child as an individual
- hold a proven track record of excellent practice
- share our high expectations of attainment and behaviour for all children
- be confident in using a range of methods to promote inclusion
- be well organised with a proactive and creative approach
What the school offers its staff
- amazing children who have the ability to bring a smile to your face every day
- a dedicated staff team to become part of
- an experienced and supportive senior leadership team
- an investment in your professional development through training opportunities
- a carefully considered package to support your workload and wellbeing including access to counselling, therapies and a private GP service
- an ambitious, thematic curriculum and excellent facilities & resources
Further information about the job
Tours of school are available as follows: Tuesday 9th September at 9.30am, Thursday 11th September at 4.00pm and Thursday 18th September at 4.00pm.
To book a tour of school, please contact the school office on 01242 524756 or emailrecruitment@lakeside.gloucs.sch.uk
Completed applications should be emailed torecruitment@lakeside.gloucs.sch.uk
Please note we do not accept CVs, applications will only be considered if received on our standard application form, available from our school website: Lakeside Primary School - Vacancies (lakesidechelt.co.uk).
Commitment to safeguarding
Lakeside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references which will be sought prior to interview. Lakeside Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Lakeside Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 530 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lakeside Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@lakeside.gloucs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01242 524756
Lakeside Primary School is a large and busy primary school, 3 form entry Primary in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Arranging a visit to Lakeside Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@lakeside.gloucs.sch.uk.
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