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  • Start date details

    01 Spetember 2025

  • Closing date

    20 June 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    3 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

SENDCO job summary

Job Title: SENDCO

Start Date: 02 September 2025

Closing Date: 20 June 2025 15:30

Interview Date: W/B 30June 2025

Salary Range: MPS/UPS

Hours: 0.4 FTE

Responsible to: Headteacher

We have a wonderful opportunity for a SENDCO to join our dedicated and supportive team, based at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Dustan Catholic Educational Trust.

Are you an experienced SENDCO? Do you have the desire to become a SENDCO? Do you have the drive, ambition and determination to secure positive outcomes for our pupils? Do you want to work in a forward thinking and aspirational school?

 Desirable skills/experience:    

To lead, manage, develop and maintain high quality SEND provision which enables quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils

To model effective teaching, to coach and train colleagues and to teach across the school

To keep all aspects of paperwork including records and policies, up-to-date and actioned, as appropriate

Strategic direction and development of SEND provision in the school – with the support of and working with the Headteacher for Inclusion and Pastoral

Work with parents and families who have a child with SEND offering support and guidance

Support the identification of, and disseminate the most effective teaching approaches for pupils with SEND

Provide regular information to Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and governors on the effectiveness of SEND provision and outcomes

Participate in the school’s appraisal and professional development scheme, ensuring that objectives are set and met within the agreed time-scale.

Oversee and monitor appropriate budget allocations in liaison with the Headteacher and Office Manager

What we can offer you:

Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.

A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.

A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.

The support needed to continue your own professional development. 

We welcome and encourage visits from prospective applicants. Please contact Helen (School Office Team) on 01278 422786 or send an email to office@sjbw.thedcet.com to arrange a visit.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.

The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
206 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
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Children are at the heart of our work at St Joseph’s; everything we do is aimed towards helping our children develop as well rounded individuals and to equip them for life in the future. Our purpose is to give each individual child every opportunity and encouragement to achieve their full potential intellectually and physically; to develop emotional, social, spiritual and moral values; and to become a valuable citizen. We aim to be a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected. If you would like to be part of this ethos then this role may be for you.

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