SENDCo

Plymouth Grove Primary School, Ardwick, M13 0AQ

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  24 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main scale/UPS plus SEND allowance
• Additional allowances:

  SEND allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Plymouth Grove Primary School is looking for a dedicated individual that will join our leadership team and help drive forward our SEND provision. The successful candidate will lead and manage the school’s provision of SEND and demonstrate their ability to deliver the best possible outcomes for all learners. They will be able to demonstrate their evidence of successful multi agency working and will preferably already hold or be willing to work towards the National Professional SENDCo Qualification.

We are looking for someone who:

• has an excellent knowledge of SEN in a primary school;

• has knowledge of the SEND code of practice

• can play a key role by ensuring that all pupils with additional needs make accelerated progress and achieve to the best of their ability;

• will contribute to and implement strategic plans for the provision of pupils with EHCPs;

• will lead CPD for staff and workshops for parents;

• can provide leadership and direction to a large staff team by providing guidance and support that ensures high quality teaching, and effective use of support and resources;

• will professionally liaise with outside agencies/specialists to help achieve the best outcomes for pupils;

• is a team player, has a positive outlook;

• will contribute to the wider life of the school;

• has lots of energy and enthusiasm

We are looking for someone to start from September, however, we would consider a candidate who can start in January 2026.

What the school offers its staff

• A highly supportive and friendly team to work alongside.

• A dedicated, enthusiastic and professional school team who have a clear shared vision and wide-ranging expertise.

• A commitment to staff wellbeing

• A calm, happy and focused learning environment

• A commitment to professional development

• A collaborative working relationship across the school.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to head@plymouthgrove.manchester.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SENDCo job description.docx.pdf - 204 KB (opens in new tab)

Safeguarding Statement.docx.pdf - 44.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form (2).doc - 46 KB (opens in new tab)

About Plymouth Grove Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 397 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Plymouth Grove Primary School website
• Email address: head@plymouthgrove.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 273 1453
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/plymouth-grove-primary-school

Plymouth Grove Primary School is a two form entry school serving the Longsight and Ardwick areas of Manchester. First founded in 1904 the school now occupies a modern building (2016) that provides an effective learning environment for all staff and pupils.

Arranging a visit to Plymouth Grove Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@plymouthgrove.manchester.sch.uk.

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