14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Pending completion of pre-employment checks

  • Closing date

    20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    6 November 2026

Job details

Job role

  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

TLR2a

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

  • Have sound knowledge of the SEND Code of practice, the Trusts SEND Policy and related procedures to ensure its implementation

  • Hold High Expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour

  • Lead by example, inspiring and motivating children and colleagues

  • Have a commitment to supporting & developing the learning of all learners including those with EAL, who are disadvantaged or have SEND

  • Support The Senior Trust Leader and principals in implementing academy visions and development priorities

  • Have access to a Trust Senior Leader for SEND who will act as a coach and mentor.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

  • Professional development opportunities

  • National terms and Conditions

  • Supportive and friendly team who value collaboration

  • Flexible PPA time for Teachers

  • Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)

  • Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme

  • Staff Wellbeing Programme

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

  • Flexible working

  • Free Eye Care Vouchers

  • Free Annual Flu Vaccination

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Village Primary Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
700 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Village Primary Academy website
Email address
htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org
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Arranging a visit to Village Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org.

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