SENDCo & PPG Lead

West Sussex County Council; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Worthing is seeking a SENDCo and PPG Lead to inspire and enhance the education of SEND and disadvantaged pupils. The successful candidate will lead and support teaching staff in delivering quality education. Applicants should have a passion for teaching, commitment to inclusion, and ideally hold or be willing to pursue the National Award for SEN Coordination. This position offers a supportive community and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Warm school community

Professional development opportunities

High quality induction programme

Supportive staff team

Fabulous learning environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a teacher or SENDCO, preferably in a primary school setting.
• Strong understanding of high teaching standards.
• Ability to safeguard vulnerable pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead the teaching staff in delivering high-quality education to SEND pupils.
• Contribute to the supportive school community.
• Work collaboratively with all staff for the benefit of pupils.

Skills

Passion for teaching and learning

Commitment to inclusion

Empathy with the aims and ethos of a Catholic school

High expectations of achievement and behaviour

Education

National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or commitment to complete within three years

Job description

SENDCo and PPG Lead – English Martyrs Catholic Primary School West Sussex County Council • Worthing

About Us

English Martyrs is a supportive, collaborative school that feels like a family. We all work together to truly live out our values of community, respect, inspire and belief. In a recent inspection (March 2024) it was commented that, “Pupils flourish at this school: they … are proud of their school and rightly so; they are happy, confident and feel secure. … There is a gentleness evident in the relationships between staff and pupils; everyone’s contribution is valued … Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school”.

We are looking for a motivated, inspirational Special Needs Coordinator who is committed to high standards of achievement for SEND and disadvantaged pupils.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers or SENDCOs and from non‑Catholics as well as Catholics.

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading the teaching staff in providing the highest standards of teaching for SEND pupils in this caring, nurturing and well‑supported school.

Benefits

We can offer you:

• a warm and welcoming school community
• opportunities for professional development
• a high quality induction programme with support at all levels
• a supportive, co‑operative, reflective and friendly staff team who are ambitious for all of our children and excited for the future of our school
• wonderful children who will give you a great deal in return for your commitment to them
• a fabulous learning environment with amazing outdoor space

Please visit our website to see a flavour of what our school is like, take a look at our newsletters or look at our Facebook. If you think this might be the post for you, please do get in touch; come for a visit and a chat with the Head or a member of our Senior Leadership Team. Visits to our lovely school are warmly welcomed – to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Jane Winter, School Business Manager on 01903 502868 or email [e-mail].

Closing Date: Monday 19th May at 9 a.m.

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd May

Salary: According to previous experience. This position is being advertised at the payscale of MS4 - UPS3. An additional pro‑rata SEN allowance may be available.
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 0.6
Location: Goring‑By‑Sea, Worthing
Interviews: Thursday 22nd May 2025

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the requirements set out in the job description and person specification.

We are looking for someone to join our team who has:

• a passion for teaching and learning
• a clear understanding of what high‑teaching looks like and how this can be enabled for all learners
• a commitment to inclusion
• a determination to ensure that vulnerable pupils are safeguarded
• an empathy with the aims and ethos of a Catholic school
• enthusiasm, ambition and a caring attitude
• a keenness to work as part of a team
• high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• either the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or the commitment to complete this within three years