Special Educational Needs Coordinator [1.5 days]
Over Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5PG18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Hours: 0.34 full-time equivalent [1 full day and 1 morning until 12.30pm – hours/days arranged between school and successful candidate] Contract type: Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- M4-M6 / Post-threshold - depending on experience
Additional allowances
SEN 1 allowance - £2,786 [pro-rata]
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an inspirational and knowledgeable teacher and experienced SENDCo with NASENCO or equivalent qualification / experience, to be a key member of our Senior Team and lead SEN provision across our school.
Are you currently a part-time SENDCO who wants to extend their hours? Are you a SENDCo who wants to reduce their hours? If this is you, then this is the job for you!
The candidate will:
- Be experienced in leading SEND across a school [see job description]
- Be passionate about SEND and improving standards and wellbeing for pupils with SEND from Early Years to Year 6
- Be an inspirational teacher, with an excellent track record of improving outcomes for all [note: there is no teaching commitment for external candidates]
- Enjoy being involved in setting the strategic direction of a school
- Be friendly, approachable and warm, so that all relationships are strong within and beyond the school community.
- Be well organised and excellent at record keeping
Work well under pressure and be able to prioritise work effectively
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
- A happy, caring school with a strong community ethos – it really does feel like a ‘family’ here!
- Motivated pupils, who enjoy learning and behave well
- An experienced headteacher with a clear vision for excellence
- A commitment to your continued professional development
- A school where staff well-being is a priority
- Access to an excellent 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Further information about the job
Reporting to: Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher
Responsible for: Teachers and Teaching Assistants
For further information, an application pack or to arrange a visit with our Headteacher, Emma Clayton, please contact the school office on 01954 273332 or email us at: office@over.cambs.sch.uk
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Closing date for applications: noon on Monday 16th March 2026
Shortlisting will take place on: Tuesday 17th March 2026
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 24th March 2026
The Governing Body of Over Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practice complies with all relevant legislation. As part of our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups, the appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will carry out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Governing Body of Over Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practice complies with all relevant legislation. As part of our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups, the appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will carry out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Over Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 208 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Over Primary School website
- Email address
- office@over.cambs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01954 273332
We are a welcoming and supportive one-form entry primary school in the village of Over. Our children are wonderful. They work hard and show our values of Academic Excellence, Ourselves and Each Other and Our Environment in everything they do.
Arranging a visit to Over Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@over.cambs.sch.uk.
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