SENDCo
St Edward's CofE Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5STThis job expired on 3 April 2025
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
3 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
14 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 13 Hours per week (2 days) Preferably Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (but could be flexible for the right candidate)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- UPS 1-3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a practicing or aspiring SENDCo? Would you like to make a difference to SEND provision in our school, then we have a position for you:
If you are someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential then we would be really interested in hearing from you. You will have had previous experience in working with children in a similar setting and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike. We are seeking a part time SENDCo to be part of an ambitious school, with a supportive team in a fantastic location where high-quality provision for all is at the heart of what we do.
What the school offers its staff
St Edward’s is a truly wonderful place to work our children are an absolute delight and we have an incredibly supportive community. The family ethos of our school is second to none and this is frequently commented on by parents and visitors to St Edward’s. Our staff team is dedicated and committed to developing the knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding which will enable our children to enjoy learning, achieve success and to feel contented and fulfilled across the curriculum.We ensure, within their journey at our school, that our children are curious, learn about and have confidence in themselves as learners where they are encouraged to hold high aspirations for their future.
In joining St Edward’s, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. The school is part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration. You will have the opportunity to develop your teaching skills in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD whatever career stage you are at. As a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Anglican ethos through our school values of Love, kindness, courage, and respect.
Further details about the role
If you are interested in applying for this role and would like a tour of the school, please contact the school office on 01752 705130 to arrange a convenient time. When completing an application please ensure you address all aspects of the person specification.
Please submit your application via our SAMPeople recruit portal: https://stcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies
The details of this vacancy and a link to SAMPeople Recruit application portal can be found on our website:www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies
If you have any further questions applying for this role, please contact the people Team (HR) via people@stcmat.org
Applications need to be completed by 9:00am on 3rd April Interviews will be held on the 29th April 2025.
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Edward's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 219 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Edward's CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- people@stcmat.org
Arranging a visit to St Edward's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people@stcmat.org.
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