SENDCo

The Methodist Church in Britain; North Waterhouse Farm; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working over four days

Career development and coaching

Job summary

Coppice Primary Academy in the Focus-Trust network is seeking a Senior SENDCo to lead SEND across the school from nursery to Year 6. The role includes overseeing EHCPs, implementing the graduated approach, and running staff training, with no regular class teaching.

It is offered at 0.8 FTE over four days with flexible patterns. The post requires senior leadership experience, a clear SEND vision, and a commitment to high standards.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a primary school setting.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
• Ability to lead SEND provision and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead SEND provision across the school from nursery to Year 6.
• Lead the Meadow specialist class and manage EHCPs.
• Implement the graduated approach and monitor provision.
• Deliver staff training on SEND and work with families and external agencies.
• Travel to other Trust schools when required.

Skills

Clear SEND vision

High standards

Enthusiasm for role

Job description

This is a senior SENDCo post at Coppice Primary Academy, part of Focus-Trust, covering provision from nursery to Year 6 including a small specialist class. The job centres on leading SEND across the school: managing EHCPs, applying the graduated approach, monitoring provision and running staff training, while working with families and external agencies. There is no regular class teaching, and the role is offered at 0.8 FTE over four days with flexible patterns. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date can flex around notice periods.

What the job involves

• Develop and lead SEND provision across the whole school, nursery to Year 6
• Lead provision in the Meadow specialist class
• Manage EHCPs
• Implement the graduated approach
• Monitor SEND provision
• Deliver staff training on SEND
• Work closely with staff, parents and external agencies
• Support pupils, families and staff
• Travel occasionally to other Trust schools where reasonable

What’s required

Experience

• Senior leadership experience, with the ability to strengthen the leadership team

Skills & knowledge

• A clear vision of excellent SEND provision in a primary setting
• Commitment to achieving the highest standards
• Enthusiasm for the role

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Assessment of suitability to work with children and willingness to undergo pre-employment checks
• Two satisfactory references, one from current or most recent employer
• Online presence search if shortlisted
• Eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

What’s offered

• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Terms and conditions in line with national teaching terms
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional, leadership and career development, including coaching
• Flexible working options over four days
• Flexible start date to fit notice periods