SENDCO - Part Time

Are you a practicing or aspiring SENCo? Would you like to make a difference to SEND provision in our school, then we have a position for you:

If you are someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential then we would be really interested in hearing from you. You will have had previous experience in working with children in a similar setting and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike. We are seeking a part time SENDCo to be part of an ambitious school, with a supportive team in a fantastic location where high-quality provision for all is at the heart of what we do.

St Edward’s is a truly wonderful place to work our children are an absolute delight and we have an incredibly supportive community. The family ethos of our school is second to none and this is frequently commented on by parents and visitors to St Edward’s. Our staff team is dedicated and committed to developing the knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding which will enable our children to enjoy learning, achieve success and to feel contented and fulfilled across the curriculum.  We ensure, within their journey at our school, that our children are curious, learn about and have confidence in themselves as learners where they are encouraged to hold high aspirations for their future.

In joining St Edward’s, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. The school is part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration. You will have the opportunity to develop your teaching skills in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD whatever career stage you are at. As a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Anglican ethos through our school values of Love, kindness, courage, and respect.

If you are interested in applying for this role and would like a tour of the school, please contact the school office on 01752 705130 to arrange a convenient time. When completing an application please ensure you address all aspects of the person specification.

Please submit your application by using the 'apply now' button.

The details of this vacancy and a link to SAMPeople Recruit application portal can be found on our website: www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies 

If you have any further questions applying for this role, please contact the people Team (HR) via people@stcmat.org  

Applications need to be completed by 9:00am on 3^rd April Interviews will be held on the 29^th April 2025.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.