SENDCo

Olney Middle School, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 5DZ

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  5 December 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  13 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS plus SEN Allowance
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS plus SEN Allowance

SENDCo job summary

Olney Middle School

SENDCo

Teacher MPS/UPS with SEN Allowance

Full Time (Part Time working will be considered)

 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SENDCo to lead and develop our inclusive education provision at Olney Middle School. As part of the Inclusion Team, you will be responsible for ensuring the school meets all statutory duties related to SEND and for promoting high standards of achievement and progress for all pupils with additional needs. 

Olney Middle School is proud to be part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) family of schools who inspire all of our futures through learning together.  At IFtL we are never alone.  We know we are stronger together - one united family striving for excellence for all, in everything we do.   

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee identification, assessment, and support for pupils with SEND.

• Lead and develop teaching practices across the four key areas of SEND.

• Work with staff, parents, external agencies, and the local authority to ensure effective provision.

• Manage SEND resources and ensure appropriate use of funding.

• Support smooth transitions for SEND pupils across key stages.

• Monitor pupil progress, implement provision maps, and lead on assess-plan-do-review cycles.

• Deliver staff training and development on inclusive practices.

• Promote a whole-school culture of high expectations and inclusion.

We are looking for a proactive leader with excellent communication, organisational and strategic skills, who is passionate about inclusive education and making a difference in the lives of all learners.

 
Please see Job Description for additional information.

Closing Date for application: 5th Decemeber

Interviews: w/c 8th December

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 Olney Middle School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 351 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Olney Middle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/olney-middle-school

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