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SENDCo One Year Maternity Cover

Grafton Primary School, London, N7 6AR

This job expired on 11 May 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  11 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: Up to £ 61,968 including allowance for full time
• Pay scale: Up to UPS3 Plus SENDCo Allowance
• Additional allowances:

  SENDCo Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

SENDCo – Maternity Cover One Year (QTS required)

Salary:Up toUPS3 Plus SENDCo Allowance

Actual salary:Up to £ 61,968 including allowance for full time

Contract:One-year, fixed-term; the school will consider applications from candidates who would prefer a part-time role or a job share.

Required for:September 2025

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated SENDCo to join our dynamic, creative and diverse school as maternity cover for one academic year.

The SENDCo is a crucial member of staff with responsibility for all aspects of leading and managing SEND and Inclusion in the school, including analysing data, supporting planning and implementation of interventions and strategies. They will also have a vital role in Child Protection.

The successful candidate will need:

• Relevant previous experience as a SEND Coordinator, preferably within a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, inner-city school
• Excellent time management, organisation and interpersonal skills
• A thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• A passion for high-quality inclusive teaching and learning which promotes the highest standards of achievement for all
• Knowledge and understanding of strategies for adapting learning to meet the needs of all children
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a track record of promoting safeguarding across a whole school
• To have respect for the views of parents and a commitment to the importance of the involvement of parents in the learning process, alongside experience of managing conversations with parents about safeguarding or additional needs

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to make a difference, especially for the most vulnerable children
• Will work creatively and effectively with the Head Teacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors to drive school improvement
• Has made an excellent contribution in the learning and progress of children and who is able to use their skills and knowledge of strategies and interventions to develop colleagues in improving teaching and learning
• Possesses an unrelenting drive and genuine commitment to raise standards of achievement through the development of outstanding, bespoke teaching and learning.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Support and training through the local SEND Network Group
• Staff who are committed to high-quality teaching and learning and an exciting, creative culture where everyone is encouraged to think outside the box
• A school at the heart of its community

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.

Visits to the schools are actively encouraged; please contact the school office to arrange a time.

Apply for this exciting opportunity athttps://jobs.islington.gov.uk/.

Closing date: 11thMay 2025

Interviews: wb 19thMay 2025

Grafton 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. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check will be required. Also, as this post comes under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant willbe required to declare.

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.

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About Grafton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 461 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grafton Primary School website
• Email address: graftonschool@grafton.islington.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 7272 3284
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grafton-primary-school-london

Arranging a visit to Grafton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email graftonschool@grafton.islington.sch.uk.

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