Teacher & SENCO

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Basnett Street Nursery School in Lancashire is seeking an innovative Early Years Teacher & SENCO to join our supportive, professional team. The role requires leading teaching and learning in the EYFS and developing inclusive strategies to meet diverse needs.

You will work closely with colleagues and local feeder schools to ensure high quality early education and staff development opportunities. A Qualified Teacher Status and Early Years expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of leading effective teaching and learning in the EYFS.
• Commitment to inclusion and addressing diversity positively.
• Experience of working with SEND children and using a range of approaches/strategies to support and meet their needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-quality teaching and learning in the EYFS.
• Champion inclusion and manage SENCO duties in the setting.
• Support staff development and collaboration with feeder schools.

Skills

EYFS leadership

SENCO responsibilities

Inclusion & diversity

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Early Years Specialism

SENCO Qualification

Job description

The Governing Body are looking to recruit an innovative, creative and a truly dedicated Early Years Teacher & SENCO to join our team. Basnett Street Nursery School has a deserved reputation as a supportive and professional working environment that strives to achieve the best outcomes for all its stakeholders. Basnett Street Nursery School is an ambitious and aspirational school that holds high expectations for the whole school community. We firmly believe that all children are entitled to high quality education, and we strive hard to ensure that this is what every individual child receives.

Basnett Street Nursery School is a forward-thinking visionary school, working closely with other schools, including local feeder primary schools. We are fully committed to staff continuing their professional development and actively support staff in furthering their ambitions in their career progression. If you would like to be a part of this unique school and can offer us your dedication and creativity in continuing to provide our children with the best start to their education; then we very much look forward to reading your application.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree

Desirable Qualifications

• Early Years Specialism
• SENCO Qualification

Essential Experience

• Clear understanding of leading effective teaching and learning in the EYFS.
• To have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Commitment to ensuring inclusion and addressing diversity positively.
• Experience of working with SEND children and using a range of approaches/strategies to support and meet their needs.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of reporting to Governors.
• Strong behaviour management skills, having an understanding of a relational approach to behaviour which is inclusive for all.
• Experience of leading and managing a large team of Teaching Assistants in order to ensure consistency in curriculum implementation.
• Experience of leading curriculum development in the EYFS.
• Experience of undertaking the role of SENCO.