SENDCO & Part Time Reception Teacher

Compass Primary Academy, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7EA

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS -UPS

SENDCO & Part Time Reception Teacher job summary

📌 The Role

Phase 1: Part‑Time Reception Teacher & SENDCo (Until 31 August 2027)

During this initial phase, the successful candidate will support a temporary staffing pinch point by teaching part‑time in Reception. This is not an EYFS‑specialist role, and we welcome applications from experienced teachers with limited or no EYFS background, provided they bring confidence, adaptability, and a willingness to “give it a go.”

Alongside this, they will carry out the SENDCo role, leading SEND across the school, strengthening identification and provision, and supporting staff with high‑quality inclusive practice and quality first teaching.

Phase 2: Full Non‑Class‑Based SENDCo (From September 2027)

From September 2027, the role becomes fully non‑class‑based, with responsibility for:

• Whole‑school SEND leadership

• Teacher in Charge of five internal SEND provisions

• Coaching and professional development

• Driving quality first teaching

• Strategic work with leaders, families, and external agencies

🧠 What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of complex SEND

• Expertise in quality first teaching

• Strategic leadership capability

• Ability to influence and develop provision

• Confidence to teach Reception during Phase 1

🏫 A Unique Opportunity

Why the Vacancy Has Arisen

This vacancy comes at a significant moment for Compass. Our current SENDCo has led a period of exceptional improvement, strengthening systems, embedding high‑quality practice, and establishing our five internal SEND provisions. Their leadership has transformed the SEND landscape and contributed to a growing reputation among families seeking strong inclusive provision.

Following this impact, they have now been promoted to Principal, creating a rare opportunity for a new SENDCo to build on strong foundations and lead the next phase of development.

The SEND Landscape at Compass

Compass has experienced a sustained rise in SEND need and demand. Over the last three years, the number of EHCPs has increased significantly, and levels of SEND support within mainstream classrooms remain high. More families are choosing Compass specifically for its SEND offer, reflecting confidence in the quality of provision and the strength of our inclusive ethos.

Space to Grow

The school has additional space available, creating an exciting opportunity to:

• Increase the capacity of internal SEND provisions

• Develop new specialist environments tailored to pupil need

• Work with the Local Authority to explore expanding the SEND offer

• Innovate and design provision that transforms outcomes for vulnerable learners

This role is ideal for a SEND leader who wants to build, shape, and grow something exceptional.

🤝 What We Offer

A supportive, forward‑thinking leadership team

• Strong Trust‑wide SEND networks

• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth

• A school community committed to inclusion, nurture, and ambition

📨 Ready to Apply?

If you’re an ambitious SEND practitioner ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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 Compass Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 403 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Compass Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/compass-primary-academy

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