Strategic SENDCO & Teaching Lead

Barton St Peter's CofE Primary School; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton St Peter's CofE Primary School in Barton-upon-Humber seeks an experienced SENDCO to lead SEND provision, ensuring high standards of inclusion and compliance with statutory requirements.

You will work with families, teachers, support staff and external professionals to identify needs, plan interventions, manage EHCPs and annual reviews, and develop staff through coaching within the Senior Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and is an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Has experience leading SEND provision in a primary setting with diverse needs.
• Excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current legislation.
• Strong communication with families and professionals; strategic, organised, and inclusive.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of SEND.
• Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2015).
• Lead identification, assessment, and provision for pupils with SEND.
• Coordinate interventions, personalised plans, and effective support.
• Work with teachers, support staff, external professionals, and families.
• Oversee the SEND register and statutory processes, including EHCPs and annual reviews.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of SEND provision across both academies.
• Provide coaching and professional development to staff.
• Be a visible and proactive member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Support safeguarding as one of the school’s DDSLs.

Skills

QTS

SEND leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Organisational skills

Inclusion champion

Education

National Award for SEND Coordination

NPQ for SEND

Willing to work towards NPQ/National Award

Job description

Barton St Peter's CofE Primary School in Barton-upon-Humber seeks an experienced SENDCO to lead SEND provision, ensuring high standards of inclusion and compliance with statutory requirements.

You will work with families, teachers, support staff and external professionals to identify needs, plan interventions, manage EHCPs and annual reviews, and develop staff through coaching within the Senior Leadership Team.