SENCO

St Francis Catholic Primary School; Essex; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St Francis Catholic Primary School in Maldon, Essex, is seeking an experienced SENCO to lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school on a part-time basis.

The successful candidate will work closely with staff, pupils, parents and external professionals to champion inclusion and deliver high-quality teaching and appropriate provision for all pupils.

Salary is Main Scale/UPS 1, with start date 1 January 2027 and a commitment to developing every child\'s potential.

Qualifications

• Commitment to meeting the needs of all children and families.
• Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum, including classroom practice.
• A determined, can do attitude to identify what helps each child learn, overcoming barriers along the way.
• High aspirations for the children and themselves; commitment to develop children's love of learning.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team; creativity, hard work, motivation and flexibility.
• Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and co-ordination of SEND provision across the school.
• Work closely with staff, pupils, parents and external professionals.
• Champion inclusion and ensure high-quality teaching and appropriate provision for all pupils.

Job description

Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)

Working pattern: Part-time – 2 or 3 days per week (to be agreed)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

Start date: 1 st January 2027

SENCO

We are a welcoming, inclusive Catholic primary school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to ensuring that every child is valued, supported and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate practitioner who can provide effective leadership and co-ordination of SEND provision across the school, working closely with our staff, pupils, parents and external professionals.

The successful candidate will champion inclusion, understand the needs of children with SEND and confidently support colleagues in delivering high-quality teaching and appropriate provision for all pupils.

Due to the level of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advert is closed.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• a commitment to meeting the needs of all children and families
• an excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum, including classroom practice
• a determined, can do attitude to identify what helps each child learn, overcoming barriers along the way
• high aspirations for the children and themselves
• a commitment to develop children's love of learning
• the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• creativity, hard work, motivation, commitment and flexibility
• excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour
• a passion for learning, both for others and his/herself
• willingness to go the 'extra mile' to support our children and flourish
• a commitment to all aspects of the school's work, including our school's ethos where the pupil comes first

Salary & Benefits

SalaryMain Scale / UPS 1

Location

Maldon, Essex

Supporting documents

• Application Form
• Application Form - Notes for Applicants
• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Privacy Notice

Deadline

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th November 2026 at noon

Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 18th November 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026

Equal opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, St Francis Catholic Primary School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our school.

Job reference:SENCO Nov2026