SENDCo Required – Sherrier C of E Primary School, Lutterworth
Start Date: Spring term 2, 2026 | Contract: Permanent, 3 days a week (0.6 fte)
Salary: UPS + SEN allowance
Due to the retirement of our current SENDCO we are looking to recruit another outstanding practitioner to be our Sherrier SENDCO
We are a friendly, welcoming Church of England primary school in the heart of Lutterworth, serving a vibrant and varied catchment area. Our school is committed to living out our vision and values and strives to:
Teach children how to live and they will remember it all their lives.
We are looking for a SENDCo with the skills, passion, and drive to lead excellent provision for pupils with SEND and contribute to our ongoing school improvement journey. This is a SENDCo role only, there is no classroom teaching commitment.
Are you?:
- Committed to the well-being, education, and progress of every child, including those with SEND?
- An excellent classroom practitioner with a strong inclusive ethos?
- Skilled in fostering positive behaviour and supporting colleagues to do the same?
- Willing to build partnerships with parents to ensure we work together to get the best for our Sherrier families?
- Enthusiastic about developing as a SENDCo and willing to undertake further training?
- Supportive of our positive, inclusive Christian ethos?
- Willing to take on this Senior Leadership role and other whole school commitments that align to it?
- A team player who will be part of our wider Trust Network to collaborate and share good practice across all our Embrace schools
Why Join Sherrier?
- A welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
- A hardworking, dedicated staff team focused on enabling children to succeed.
- Happy, engaged pupils who love learning.
- A leadership team and Trust SEND Network committed to supporting you to develop in the role.
Safeguarding & Equality
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Application Details
Deadline: 12 Noon, Thursday 8th January 2026.
Interviews: Friday 16th January 2026
References will be requested prior to interview.
Applications must be submitted on the official form (CVs will not be considered).
The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.
For further details and an application form, please visit Eteach website
Embrace Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all, ensuring equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act 2010.
References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants before interview.
Informal enquiries can be made to Karen Peachey, Office Manager via the school office.
Applications will only be accepted on the form provided and CVs or other forms of application will not be considered.
The post is considered to be regulated activity and as such subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. Additionally, applicants are to be aware that an overseas criminal record check, or certificate of good behaviour, will be required before appointment, from candidates who have lived overseas for a period of 3 months (including aggregated time), aged 16 or over in the previous 10 years.