Responsible to: Headteacher, St Werburgh’s Primary School
Salary: Main/Upper Pay Scale and TLR
Contract type: Part-time 0.6 (or full time with 0.4 teaching responsibility)
Start date: 1 September 2024
Due to the promotion of the existing post-holder, within our Trust, we have the opportunity to recruit for this important role at our friendly, nurturing school. Applications are invited from enthusiastic and suitably qualified current or future SENDCOs for this rewarding role.
St Werburgh’s is a dynamic inner-city primary school with two sites in close proximity to each other. We are seeking the right leader to be our new SENDCO. The successful candidate will be organised, efficient and have excellent communication and people skills.
The successful candidate will be able to build strong relationships with colleagues, children and families. To be an organised leader of special educational needs provisions, systems and processes and to provide impactful support to colleagues. They will have high expectations of our children and work hard to ensure that barriers to their future success are removed. They will be kind, committed and curious.
About the role
The SENDCO is a member of the Senior leadership team.
The purpose of the role is to:
- take responsibility for the day-to-day provision for children with SEND
- be a lead teacher for children with SEND and to disseminate best practice across the school, modelling high expectations
- provide professional guidance in the area of SEND to all stakeholders in order to secure high quality provision and outcomes for those children with SEND
- monitor and be accountable for the attainment and progress of SEND pupils in the setting
- be a champion for pupils with SEND and their families, ensuring their voices are heard, their needs are met and they achieve the highest possible outcomes.
At St Werburgh’s Primary we all work ‘Together Towards Excellence’ for all children in our care, driven by our core values of kindness, commitment and curiosity.
We can offer you…
- The support of an excellent SEN specific admin assistant, who you will line manage.
- The support of a strong, positive and forward thinking team at St Werburgh’s Primary and across our trust.
- Enthusiastic, caring and engaged children
- A school that values the wellbeing and development of staff with opportunities for ongoing professional development
- Regular supervision sessions
- Opportunities for collaboration and support that come from being part of Cathedral Schools Trust. In this role you would be supported by the SENDCO group and the trust Inclusion lead. You will have opportunities to attend regular SENDCO group meetings where best practice is shared.
Method of application
To apply please using our application form.
Further information about the school and our SEND offer can be found on our website.
Candidates are welcome to contact the school and speak to Mrs Karen Haines to arrange to attend a tour of the school on Tuesday 16th at 11.00am, Wednesday 17th April at 2.00pm, Monday 22nd April at 9.30am or Tuesday 23rd April at 2pm.
Informal enquiries may be made to Ms Helen Faulkner, Headteacher.
Applications will close on Sunday 28th April (midnight).
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8th May 2024.
Please note that all posts at the School are subject to initial and periodic checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service as the school takes every measure possible to ensure the safeguarding of its children.
St Werburgh’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our Safer Recruitment procedures include checking all new staff to ensure they are safe to work with all young people and children. We welcome applications from candidates who reflect the diverse community that we serve.