SENCO

🍎📚 Join Our Team as a part time SENCO (0.4) at Staple Hill Primary School! 📚🍎

Start Date: 01/09/2025

Salary: Teacher's Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale M6 - UPS3

Contract: Fixed term until 31/08/2026 subject to a review of the school's budget

Hours: Part-time (0.4 FTE)

Closing Date: 18/07/2025

Provisional Interview Date: W/C 21/07/2025

The Governors and Headteacher of Staple Hill Primary School are seeking an exceptional SENCo to work in school.

The SENCo will play a key role in the leadership and management of the school with particular reference to specified aspects of the school’s development plan as determined by the Headteacher. Under the coordination of the Senior Leadership Team to specifically lead on all aspects of inclusive practice within the school.

This role is 2 days a week. The role includes taking responsibility for all SEND learners, ensuring fully inclusive provision and support for learners, securing effective teaching, successful learning and promoting high levels of achievement and self-esteem for pupils, irrespective of background, ethnicity, gender or disability.

The successful candidate will:

o Hold the SENDCO accreditation or be willing to complete the SEND NPQ, joining the next available cohort

o Be motivated to make a real difference to the lives of our most vulnerable learners. Have excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the curriculum

o Have excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the curriculum which allows them to provide guidance to ensure all children are included and succeed Share a positive vision of children’s education and development

o Have excellent organisational skills and be able to lead a team of highly motivated teaching assistants who form our Inclusion team

o Champion our vulnerable pupils and work hard to ensure they achieve and experience the same curriculum entitlement

o Have experience of supporting SEND pupils to make progress from their start points, including understanding key transition points

o Form positive relationships with all stakeholders and have a passion to include families in their child’s learning journey and provide support

o Be a strong communicator, able to liaise with outside agencies confidently

Fluency Duty 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The Trust and School

Staple Hill Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 14 schools (12 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities. 

The children of Staple Hill are wonderful, well behaved and enthusiastic. The school has higher than national numbers of children entitled to free school meals and significantly higher children with EAL and children from a BAME heritage than the local authority average.  

We can offer you:

• A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a skilled, dedicated, hard-working staff team, who exude positivity and are good humoured.
• Professional Growth: We are deeply committed to staff development and offer excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities tailored to your needs. In addition to CPD, staff can take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities, providing practical experience and personal growth.
• Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 14 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
• Employee Wellbeing: At our school, your wellbeing is paramount. We conduct an annual staff survey to ensure your voice is heard, and our dedicated Wellbeing Committees provide support and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff, providing financial security for your future. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling you to save money on commuting expenses, and our discount retail platform, helping you save money on various purchases.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Staple Hill Primary School and the Leaf Trust.

If you feel that you have the enthusiasm and skills that we require then we would love to hear from you. 

📝 How to Apply

All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.