Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo)
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1UX80 days remaining to apply
Start date details
June 2025
Closing date
12 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- UPR
Additional allowances
+ SEND Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced SENDCo to join our dedicated team at St Paul's C of E Primary School. As our SENDCo, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing our SEND provision, ensuring that all pupils with special educational needs and disabilities receive the support and opportunities they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the SEND team with a strategic overview, including policy writing, planning, and supporting other staff.
- Liaise with staff, parents, and outside agencies to support the progress of our SEND pupils.
- Prepare and manage statutory EHCP paperwork, ensuring legal and statutory requirements are met.
- Organise and manage annual reviews.
- Provide regular reports to the senior leadership team and local stakeholder boards on the progress and performance of SEND pupils.
- Ensure effective teaching and learning for SEND pupils.
- Monitor the quality of SEND support, ensuring systems are coordinated, evaluated, and regularly reviewed.
- Contribute to the safeguarding of all pupils, especially those with SEND.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (NASENCO)
- Successful experience as a SENDCo or in a similar leadership role
- Thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities
- Commitment to inclusive practice and a passion for supporting pupils with SEND
Desirable Qualities:
- Experience in leading and managing a team
- Expertise in specific SEND areas
- Ability to analyse and interpret data to inform decision-making
Proven track record of improving outcomes for SEND pupils
What the school offers its staff
Why Choose St Paul's C of E Primary School?
- Excellent facilities and resources to support teaching and learning
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Friendly and supportive colleagues who are committed to our school's values
- Beautiful grounds and a nurturing environment for our pupils to flourish
Further details about the role
School visit dates:
Thursday 23rd January 2025 9am
Tuesday 4th February 2025 3.45pm
Monday 10th February 2025 3.45pm
Wednesday 12th February 2025 8.30am
Commitment to safeguarding
St Paul’s Primary School is a safer recruitment employer who will prioritise safeguarding. We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. The role is engaging with pupils in regulated activity and it is an offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity with children if you are barred from this type of activity. As part of the selection process, senior leaders may carry out online checks of candidates’ social media accounts. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references, one of which should be your last employer.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to kbennett@st-pauls.hereford.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Paul's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 421 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- St Paul's CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@st-pauls.hereford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01432 273784
St Paul’s C of E Primary School is an Academy of 425 children with a deep rooted Christian vison that underpins all that we do, beautiful grounds and a supportive local community. We are a school that encourages professional development;
A team of well-motivated, highly committed people, who strive to get the best from every child.
“St Paul’s will always be a loving school where children are safe, motivated to learn by an inspirational curriculum and where standards are high. Christian Values will be implicit and explicit and will guide policy and practice in every facet of the school’s daily life, from class time to
lunchtime to home time.”
Arranging a visit to St Paul's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-pauls.hereford.sch.uk.
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