At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs and help them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Stonehill Nursery School, a positive and supportive community-focused school.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, professional development opportunities, and a focus on staff wellbeing.
- Other info: Join a welcoming team dedicated to excellence and children's success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Experience with special educational needs and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 33910 - 41446 £ per year.
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details:
- Job reference: 000012474
- Date posted: 14/09/2026
- Application closing date: 13/10/2026
- Working Pattern: Part time
- Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2.1
- Contractual hours: Blank
- Basis: Blank
- Job category/type: Teaching
Stonehill Nursery School
Hours: Part-time 19 Hours 30 Minutes (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Contract type: 1-year fixed term contract from 1 January 2027
Do you want to work in a positive, supportive school environment where teamwork is valued and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential? Stonehill Nursery is a maintained nursery school for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. It is federated with Dale Community Primary School and is located in the heart of the city. We are well-established and popular schools with rising standards and a happy and enthusiastic school community.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic SENDCo to make a difference to cover a maternity leave contract. You will:
- Be a reflective early year's practitioner, striving for excellence within your own practice
- Have experience working with children with special educational needs
- Enable children to reach their full potential socially and academically
- Have a nurturing approach, caring for the whole child
- Be proactive to make a difference to the lives of children
- Be an excellent team player
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, build and maintain strong relationships with children, staff, parents and carers, governors and the wider local community
We can offer you:
- Happy and enthusiastic children
- An opportunity to work in a welcoming, positive team that works together for the benefit of our children
- A commitment to your professional development, including access to unlimited online CPD through National College
- A school which prioritises staff wellbeing with access to on-site counselling
- A leadership team that wants everyone to succeed
Stonehill Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to suitable references, an enhanced DBS check and a medical check. Visits to the school are encouraged. For further details or to book a visit please contact the school on 01332 341636 or email admin@stonehill.derby.sch.uk
Closing date: Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 20 October 2026
SENDCo employer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Derby City Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a significant impact on the community. With generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to equality and inclusion, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance. The council also offers extensive learning and development opportunities, ensuring that every team member can grow their career in a collaborative and ambitious environment.
