SENDCo - Sir Robert Geffery's Primary School
Sir Robert Geffery's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5EA41 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Part time 2 or 3 days per week (0.4 / 0.6)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Initial fixed term 12-month contract with potential to convert to permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M6/UPS - Plus SEND Allowance if the candidate already holds the National SENDCo qualification.
Additional allowances
Teachers Main Pay Scale/ UPS + SEND Allowance if the candidate already holds the National SENDCo qualification
What skills and experience we're looking for
Governors of Sir Robert Geffery’s Primary School are inviting applications for the above post. Visits to the school are encouraged and welcome – please contact the school office to arrange this. The role will be to undertake the important role of SENDCo at our lovely school. The appointed SENDCo will form part of the school’s experienced Senior Leadership Team.
Sir Robert Geffery’s Primary School is a friendly, welcoming and nurturing school, with an emphasis on supporting each and every individual child to achieve their potential, in a loving environment that promotes high standards and provides a broad, enriched and inclusive curriculum. Staff report to feel well supported and very happy at the school, with the incumbent SENDCo saying ‘this is the loveliest school I have worked in’.
Sir Robert Geffery’s Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will require enhanced DBS clearance and online checks.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the 1974 Rehabilitations of Offenders Act. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children.
Before applying for this post, please refer to our school website and view the Safeguarding and Child Protection policy.
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 19th April 2026
Interview date – W/C 27TH April 2026
We are looking for someone who:
- An excellent classroom practitioner, with a proven track record of improving outcomes for all pupils, including those within the field of SEND.
- Passionate about inclusion and the learning and development of every child.
- Well organised and meticulous with ‘paperwork’ and systems, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Able to work effectively as a member of the well-supported, confident and happy staff team and lead and support staff in SEND provision.
- In possession of the personal skills needed to be able to communicate effectively with engaged children, staff, governors, parents and with a range of external professionals.
- Has high expectations of pupils' progress and behaviour.
- Has proven classroom management and organisation skills.
- Embraces creativity and has apositive outlook on life.
- Has an ability to inspire children to enjoy learning and models the positive Christian Values of the school – Love, Friendship, Trust, Forgiveness, Creativity, Peace, Thankfulness.
- Has a commitment to enable children to reach their full potential and be committed to educating the 'whole child'.
- Is fascinated by the learningprocess and actively seeks new ideas and research.
- Loves supporting and inspiringfellow staff and children.
- Has great ideas and wants toshare them!
- Sincerely values every memberof the school community.
- Believes in each and everychild and has high aspirations for their achievement.
- Has the ability to makelearning fun and engaging whilst ensuring all children are appropriately challenged.
- Is prepared to go the extramile with a smile on their face!
What the school offers its staff
In return, the successful applicant will be assured of a high level of good quality support and encouragement to develop professional skills and interests, from both within our experienced staff and governor team and from external partnerships and CPD.
Sir Robert Geffery’s Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will require enhanced DBS clearance and clear social media check.
Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01752 851362 to make an appointment for a visit.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Sir Robert Geffery’s School is committed to the highest level of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The School is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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 Sir Robert Geffery's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- mbarton@sir-robert-gefferys.cornwall.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01752 851362
Single Academy Primary School Trust set in a rural village, but easily accessible from the main A38 into Cornwall approx 5 miles from the Tamar Bridge. Very supportive governing body and school community. The school has extensive grounds with School Farm.
Arranging a visit to Sir Robert Geffery's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mbarton@sir-robert-gefferys.cornwall.sch.uk.
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