Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) with teaching commitment

St Mary's CofE Primary School, London, N8 7BU

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  13 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Pay scale: Middle Leadership/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  SENCO allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated aspiring SENCo to work closely with the Headteacher, senior leadership team, and colleagues to contribute to the strategic development of our Special Educational Needs (SEND) provision. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher with leadership potential who is looking to take the next step in their career.

As SENCo, you will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operation of our SEND policy, with a clear focus on raising achievement and supporting the progress of all pupils with additional needs. You will be an inspirational classroom practitioner with excellent communication and organisational skills, and a deep understanding of inclusive teaching practices.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting, advising, and guiding staff on all matters related to SEND
• Working in partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies
• Leading the review, development, and implementation of the school’s SEND policies and procedures
• Ensuring that provision is well-matched to pupils’ individual needs and that outcomes are continually improving

The role will also include a teaching commitment. This will involve modelling effective strategies and interventions for staff, team teaching, and delivering interventions and lessons to support the needs of individual pupils and enhance staff development. Depending on the needs of the school there may be a small regular whole class teaching commitment.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• The opportunity to become part of a dedicated supportive and skilled staff team
• The opportunity to work in a high quality and well-resourced learning environment
• The opportunity for excellent opportunities for training, development and career progression

Further details about the role

This role would suit someone who is committed to inclusion and eager to grow as a leader. You will be supported by an experienced team and have access to high-quality professional development. If not already held, the National SENCo qualification can be completed while in post, with full support from the school.

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 lchristou@stmarysn8.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Senco Job Description.docx - 22 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 379 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's CofE Primary School website
• Email address: lchristou@stmarysn8.co.uk
• Phone number: 020 83404898
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-cofe-primary-school-n8-7bu

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