Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
Montgomery Primary School, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1BS19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months initially - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS1 £31,650 - £45,646
Additional allowances
TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Montgomery Primary School is seeking an exceptional individual to join our dedicated team as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). We are looking for a passionate and skilled professional who is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.
At Montgomery Primary School, we are committed to being an inclusive environment that adapts to the diverse needs of all our pupils. We strive to provide the best possible opportunities and outcomes for every child in our community. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to understand each pupil and their family as individuals, fostering strong relationships built on trust and respect.
We have high aspirations for all our pupils and ensure our curriculum is inclusive and ambitious, igniting a love for learning. The role of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) is instrumental in achieving this vision. We are looking for a candidate who possesses strong communication skills, is a team player, and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils.
If you have the expertise to lead our SEN provision and support our pupils with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you. If you want to be part of a school that values inclusivity and excellence, we would love to hear from you!
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our children and helping them achieve their full potential.
What the school offers its staff
At Montgomery Primary School, we strive to provide the best possible opportunities and outcomes for the children in our community. Our recent Ofsted inspection graded us good in all areas. Our hardworking and dedicated staff collaborate to achieve excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring that each child's needs are met through a personalised approach that values their individuality and the unique backgrounds of their families.
We are driven by our commitment to "Taking Care of the Future," empowering children from all backgrounds to maximise their potential, regardless of their talents. We work hard, fostering a culture where children are encouraged to challenge themselves, work collaboratively, and develop independence in their learning journey. We believe in nurturing responsibility, enabling pupils to deepen their knowledge and skills by leveraging their strengths and interests.
While academic success and progress are vital, we prioritise the happiness and safety of our pupils, fostering an environment where they enjoy coming to school and develop into well-rounded individuals capable of making a positive difference in the world. Our 'Monty Values'—passion, determination, honesty, respect, teamwork, and self-belief—are the foundation upon which we build the skills and characteristics necessary for success.
Situated in a zero-carbon, Passivhaus building completed in 2010, our school boasts extensive and beautiful grounds, including a field, tennis court, reflection garden, playground, and adventure trail. The design of our facilities features spacious classrooms and wide corridors, providing fantastic breakout spaces for small group and one-to-one work.
At Montgomery, we believe that a happy child is a successful one. We are committed to providing a positive, safe, and stimulating environment where every child is valued. Our aim is for all children to enjoy their learning, achieve their potential, and become independent lifelong learners ready to engage with the modern world. We embrace a fully inclusive educational approach, ensuring equal opportunities for all and fostering an appreciation for religious and cultural differences.
Join us in our mission to create an excellent educational community that provides the highest quality teaching and learning, enabling our children to make strong progress, regardless of their starting point. Join us in providing an outstanding learning environment combined with a nurturing ethos in which each individual blossoms to be the best that they can be
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 lshepherd@montgomery.school
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Montgomery Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 428 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Montgomery Primary School website
- Email address
- lshepherd@montgomery.school
- Phone number
- 01392 285240
Arranging a visit to Montgomery Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lshepherd@montgomery.school.
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