SENDCO and Classroom Teacher

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School; Hoddesdon; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Staff wellbeing

Professional development

Leadership support

Impactful work

Descrizione del lavoro

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School in Hoddesdon, England, invites applications for a SENDCO and Class Teacher role. This full-time post combines strategic SEND leadership with a classroom commitment of two days per week (0.4 FTE).

The remaining 0.6 FTE focuses on SENDCO responsibilities, developing provision, coordinating EHCPs, and working with families and external agencies to raise outcomes for pupils with SEND. DBS required; start January 2027.

Competenze

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice.
• Ability to lead SEND provision across a primary school.

Mansioni

• Lead and develop SEND provision across the school.
• Maintain and monitor SEND Register and provision maps.
• Coordinate EHCP reviews and liaise with parents and external agencies.
• Balance SEND leadership with two days per week of classroom teaching.

Conoscenze

SENDCO leadership

Classroom teaching

QTS

Data analysis

Formazione

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NASENCO qualification or planning to pursue

Descrizione del lavoro

SENDCO and Classroom Teacher

Full-time permanent

UPS 1 + SEN Allowance (pro rata to 0.6 FTE SNEDCO commitment)

Start Date: January 2027

We seek applications from those of the Catholic faith, all faiths and of no faith but who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.

Are you passionate about making a difference to children with SEND needs?

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated SENDCO and Class Teacher to join our dedicated team.

This unique full-time role combines the strategic leadership of SEND provision with a classroom teaching commitment of two days per week (0.4 FTE). The remaining three days (0.6 FTE) will be dedicated to SENDCO responsibilities, providing leadership and support to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and disabilities receive high-quality provision and achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a passionate professional who believes that every child can succeed and who is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all pupils feel valued, supported and challenged.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly effective SENDCO to join our friendly and inclusive primary school. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or existing SENDCO to lead and develop our SEND provision and ensure that every child receives the support they need to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with the Headteacher, staff, families and external agencies, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic development of SEND across the school while overseeing the day-to-day operation of our SEND provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop SEND provision across the school.
• Maintain and monitor the school's SEND Register and provision maps.
• Coordinate support for pupils with SEND and monitor its effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to ensure high-quality, inclusive classroom practice.
• Liaise with parents, external agencies and other professionals.
• Coordinate EHCP reviews and ensure statutory requirements are met.
• Support staff training and development in SEND practices.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and provision.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Hold the NASENCO qualification, be working towards it, or be willing to complete the relevant statutory SENDCO qualification within the required timeframe.
• Have successful experience of supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Be able to analyse pupil progress data and use it to improve outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and external professionals.
• Be committed to promoting inclusion, safeguarding and the highest aspirations for all children.

What we can offer:

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Strong leadership support and opportunities for professional development.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families.

Join us and become part of a school where every child matters, every family is valued, and every member of staff is supported to grow and succeed.

St. Augustine’s Catholic Primary School is a founding member of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, established in September 2021. We have a strong tradition of providing an authentic education which aims to deliver excellence for every member of our community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants. St Augustine’s is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, therefore an early application is advisable.

Interviews: St Augustine's is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, and close the application deadline early, therefor an early application is advisable.