SENCO with Inclusion Responsibilites

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council seeks an excellent SENCO for Croft Primary School in Sutton in Ashfield. The role is a permanent, 0.4 teaching commitment with MPS - UPS plus SENCO allowance. January 2027 start, with robust SEN leadership experience and Proven impact on teaching and learning for children.

The successful candidate will drive high standards, coach staff, and ensure effective interventions while maintaining strong relationships with children, families, and the wider school community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEN provision in a primary school.
• Proven impact on teaching and learning for children with SEN.
• Ability to coach and line-manage staff to improve provision.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEN strategy and develop high-quality SEN provision across the school.
• Coach and line-manage staff, holding colleagues to account for practice.
• Plan, deliver and monitor interventions to support pupils with SEN.
• Collaborate with parents, governors and external partners to promote inclusivity.

Skills

SEN leadership

Staff coaching

Interventions planning

Assessment & teaching

Relationship building

Education

National Award for SENCO

Job description

Work Base

Croft Primary School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5FJ

Salary or Hourly Rate: MPS - UPS plus SENCO allowance

Type of vacancy: Permanent

Work pattern: Full Time

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Closing Date

09 October 2026 12:00

Post: Full Time 0.4 teaching commitment.

The Headteacher and Governors wish to appoint an excellent SENCO to join our friendly, hardworking team from January 2027.

We are looking for someone with experience in SEN leadership in a primary school who has proven impact on the teaching and learning of children.

We are looking for someone who can bring knowledge of effective practice and a high level of professionalism to our school.

We Are Looking For a SENCO Who

• Values our children’s safety and wellbeing and take pride in their achievements
• Can inspire children in their learning and provides support to other adults to deliver at the same high standard
• Can coach, support and line-manage staff including holding them to account for their practice and provision
• Has high level organisational qualities and is efficient in meeting deadlines
• Seeks to effectively support every child in reaching their full potential in the role of strategic lead for special educational needs
• Has experience in teaching and assessing children, planning, delivering and monitoring effective interventions
• Provides a calm and measured professional approach and is able to give an objective view
• Can build strong relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
• Participates fully in all aspects of school life

Successful completion of the National Award for SENCO is essential to support our school to move forward. A commitment to complete ongoing training is required.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed after school on: Monday 28th Sep, Thursday 1st Oct and Friday 2nd Oct.

Closing date – 9th Oct 2027 at 12.00 noon.

Interview date – 13th Oct 2027

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.
• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.