SENCo/Teacher at All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy; Torquay; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality professional development

Networking across the Trust

Staff wellbeing and supportive culture

Job summary

All Saints Babbacombe CE Primary School in Torquay is seeking a SENCo and Class Teacher to join our inclusive team. The role focuses on leading SEND provision, developing high-quality classroom practice, and partnering with families and external agencies to secure strong outcomes for children.

The successful candidate will have SENCo experience or be ready to undertake SEN qualifications, with a passion for inclusion and a commitment to supporting every child to thrive across the primary age

Qualifications

• Is an experienced SENCo or ready to take the next step in their career.
• Is a talented and inclusive classroom practitioner with experience across the primary age range.
• Creates engaging, stimulating and supportive learning environments where all children can flourish.
• Places children's needs at the centre of their practice and understands the importance of building positive relationships.
• Has high expectations for every pupil and is committed to enabling all children to achieve their full potential.
• Works effectively in partnership with staff, parents, carers and external agencies to secure the very best outcomes for children.
• Is reflective, resilient and committed to continuous improvement.
• Shares our belief that inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop SEND provision while inspiring classroom practice.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, carers and external agencies to secure the best outcomes.
• Support inclusion across the primary age range and foster high expectations.

Skills

SENCo experience

Inclusive teaching

Relationship building

Staff collaboration

Reflective practice

Commitment to inclusion

Tools

External agencies liaison

Job description

About this Role

MPS withSEN allowance (once SEN qualification has been achieved)

StartDate: January 2027

Are you a teacher with a passion for inclusion?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

At All Saints Babbacombe CE Primary School, inclusionis at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to support a diversecommunity of learners, including a significant number of pupils with specialeducational needs and disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that everychild feels valued, belongs, and has the opportunity to thrive academically,socially, emotionally and spiritually.

Our specialist provision, Helen Keller Base, supportspupils with communication and interaction needs and reflects our determinationto develop innovative, high-quality approaches to meeting the needs of alllearners. It is just one example of the school's unwavering commitment toensuring that every child can succeed.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated anddedicated SENCo and Class Teacher to join our ambitious and caring team.This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionateabout inclusion, has high aspirations for every child and is committed tomaking a lasting difference to children's lives.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced SENCo or an aspiring SENCo who is ready to take the next step in their career.
• Is a talented and inclusive classroom practitioner with experience across the primary age range.
• Creates engaging, stimulating and supportive learning environments where all children can flourish.
• Places children's needs at the centre of their practice and understands the importance of building positive relationships.
• Has high expectations for every pupil and is committed to enabling all children to achieve their full potential.
• Works effectively in partnership with staff, parents, carers and external agencies to secure the very best outcomes for children.
• Is reflective, resilient and committed to continuous improvement.
• Shares our belief that inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Why All Saints Babbacombe?

At All Saints Babbacombe, every member of our schoolcommunity is encouraged to "let their light shine brightly". We are a school where belonging, community, Christian values and pupil wellbeing aredeeply embedded in everyday practice. Our inclusive culture ensures thatchildren are known, valued and supported to achieve success in all aspects ofschool life.

Our Christian ethos helps create a warm, nurturing andaspirational environment where children feel safe, cared for and inspired tobecome the very best version of themselves. We are proud of our strongrelationships with families, our commitment to staff wellbeing and ourdetermination to provide exceptional opportunities for all pupils.

As part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust, afamily of 21 Church and Community Schools across three local authorities, youwill benefit from extensive opportunities for collaboration, leadershipdevelopment and high-quality professional learning. The Trust is committed toinvesting in its people and providing bespoke professional development pathwaysto help colleagues flourish at every stage of their career.

What we can offer:

• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping and strengthening our inclusive vision and SEND provision.
• A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team.
• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and proud of their school.
• A caring and engaged school community.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
• Access to high-quality professional development and networking opportunities across the Trust.
• Supportive leadership and opportunities to develop your career.
• The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of children and families.

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious practitionerwho is passionate about inclusion and excited by the opportunity to lead andfurther develop SEND provision while continuing to inspire children throughexcellent classroom practice.

As a Church of England school, the successful candidate willbe willing to support and promote the school's Christian vision and values.

Applying

When completing your application, please ensure that youaddress all aspects of the person specification and provide evidence of yourexperience, skills and impact. We also welcome details of any additionalstrengths, qualifications or areas of expertise that you could bring to ourschool community.

Visit Us

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit ourschool and experience our inclusive culture first-hand. To arrange a visit,please contact the school office on 01803 329131.

You can apply online or please visit www.stchristophersmat.org/vacanciesfor an application form.

Your completed application form should be submitted by9am on 16th October 2026. Interviews will be held on 23rd October 2026.

Please note it is our process to apply for references forshortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with KeepingChildren Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. Weare committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Anenhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and ourSafeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies