SENDCo Lead for Growth & Inclusion (EYFS–KS2)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Burton Green; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Heartwood Learning Trust is seeking a permanent SENDCo at Burton Green Primary School on a 0.8 FTE basis, with the working pattern to be agreed. The post focuses on raising SEND provision quality, leading colleagues, and handling sensitive conversations with families.

The role may extend to other Trust schools across phases, including transition work in secondary settings, with occasional travel between sites. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of SEND provision and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Resilience to manage difficult conversations with families.
• Ability to inspire, challenge and support colleagues.
• Commitment to adaptive teaching informed by current research.
• Track record of leadership in SEND provision with measurable outcomes.
• Experience with SEND pupils from EYFS to KS2.

Responsibilities

• Act as named SENDCo at Burton Green Primary School and deliver SEND practice
• Improve and grow SEND provision within the school
• Lead, shape and innovate SEND practice with measurable outcomes for pupils and families
• Inspire, challenge and support colleagues to deliver high-quality provision for children with SEND
• Manage difficult and emotional conversations and communications with families
• Enhance high-quality teaching through adaptive practice informed by current pedagogical research
• Support work across other Trust schools and phases, including transition arrangements in secondary schools
• Travel to other Trust schools and attend Trust-wide meetings on occasion

Skills

SEND knowledge

Communication with families

Inspiring colleagues

Adaptive teaching

Team player

Research-informed practice

Job description

Heartwood Learning Trust is seeking a permanent SENDCo at Burton Green Primary School on a 0.8 FTE basis, with the working pattern to be agreed. The post focuses on raising SEND provision quality, leading colleagues, and handling sensitive conversations with families.

The role may extend to other Trust schools across phases, including transition work in secondary settings, with occasional travel between sites. Visa sponsorship is not available.