SENDCo
Mulberry Silverdale Primary, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7EA30 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main/ Upper Scale
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
As an Academy within the Mulberry Schools Trust, we are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated SENDCo to lead inclusion and special educational needs provision at Mulberry Silverdale Primary.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEND leader, or an ambitious practitioner ready to take the next step in their career, to play a pivotal role in ensuring that every child receives the support, challenge and opportunities they need to thrive. Working as part of our wider leadership team, the successful candidate will champion inclusive practice, remove barriers to learning and ensure that pupils with SEND achieve their full potential.
Mulberry Silverdale is a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious primary school where we believe every child can succeed. We are looking for a SENDCo who shares our commitment to equity, high expectations and creating a culture where every pupil feels valued, supported and able to flourish.
We are looking for a person who:
- Is a passionate advocate for children with SEND and champions an inclusive, equitable and ambitious education for all pupils
- Has experience of leading SEND provision and a strong understanding of the statutory responsibilities of the SENDCo role in line with the SEND Code of Practice
- Can lead, develop and evaluate high-quality SEND systems, ensuring provision is effective, evidence-informed and has a measurable impact on pupil outcomes
- Has the expertise to support staff in delivering adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice through high-quality professional development and coaching
- Understands the importance of early identification, assessment and targeted intervention to ensure pupils’ needs are met effectively
- Will work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for children
- Has a strong understanding of safeguarding, vulnerable learners and the wider pastoral needs of pupils
- Can use data, evidence and professional judgement to monitor progress, evaluate provision and drive continuous improvement
- Builds positive relationships and promotes a culture of belonging, confidence and aspiration for pupils with SEND
- Will contribute strategically to whole-school improvement as a member of the wider leadership team
This post would suit:
- An experienced SENDCo looking to develop their leadership experience within a larger strategic role
- An ambitious teacher with a strong understanding of SEND who is ready to complete or develop within the SENDCo qualification pathway
- An experienced inclusion leader seeking the opportunity to shape and further improve SEND provision within a supportive and forward-thinking school
At Mulberry Silverdale Primary, we are committed to ensuring that every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their ambitions. We are seeking a SENDCo who shares our belief that inclusive education transforms lives and who will help us continue to deliver excellence for every pupil.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- An inclusive, nurturing and ambitious primary school at the heart of the Mulberry Schools Trust
- A strong commitment to inclusion, equity and high aspirations for every child
- A dedicated and collaborative staff team who are passionate about improving outcomes and life chances for pupils
- A supportive leadership team committed to developing staff expertise and wellbeing
- High-quality professional development and opportunities for future leadership development
- A culture of collaboration, reflection and continuous improvement
- Strong partnerships with families, governors, external agencies and the wider Trust community
- A commitment to reducing workload through effective systems and shared responsibility
- The opportunity to make a significant and lasting difference to children and families
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
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Mulberry Silverdale Primary
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 618 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- j.morris@silverdale.mulberryschoolstrust.org
- Phone number
- 01424448100
Mulberry Silverdale Primary is a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of its local community. As part of the Mulberry Schools Trust, we are committed to providing an exceptional education that enables every child to thrive, belong and flourish. We have high aspirations for all our pupils and work in close partnership with families to ensure children achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
Our school provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is at the centre of our work, and every child is valued as an individual. We are proud of our strong relationships with families and our commitment to developing confident, compassionate and successful learners.
Mulberry Silverdale Primary benefits from a range of well-resourced learning environments, both indoors and outdoors, which support a broad and engaging curriculum. Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create rich learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
As a member of the Mulberry Schools Trust, we benefit from strong collaboration across schools, access to high-quality professional development and a shared commitment to educational excellence, equity and opportunity for all. Together, we are working to transform life chances and ensure every child receives the very best start in life.
Arranging a visit to Mulberry Silverdale Primary
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.morris@silverdale.mulberryschoolstrust.org.
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