At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SEND and inclusion, support staff, and ensure all pupils thrive.
- Company: Mersey Drive Primary School, a genuinely inclusive community.
- Benefits: Supportive staff, professional development, and a focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while staying connected to teaching.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of SEND, excellent teaching skills, and leadership ability.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 46000 £ per year.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide strategic leadership of SEND and inclusion across the school
- Champion a culture of high expectations and equity for all pupils
- Lead the identification of barriers to learning and coordinate effective provision
- Support staff to deliver high-quality adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice
- Ensure pupils with SEND and vulnerable learners are supported to achieve, belong and thrive within school life
- Work collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals to secure ambitious outcomes
- Oversee EHCP processes, annual reviews, provision mapping and graduated approaches
- Analyse attendance, behaviour, pastoral and attainment information to evaluate impact and identify priorities
- Contribute to whole-school improvement and self-evaluation linked to the new Ofsted inclusion framework
- Model excellent inclusive classroom practice through teaching responsibilities within the role
- Support staff development and coaching to strengthen inclusive practice across the curriculum
- Promote positive relationships, emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging for all pupils
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with consistently high expectations
- Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education
- Is passionate about improving outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils
- Understands the importance of high-quality inclusive teaching as the foundation of effective SEND provision
- Can lead, inspire and support colleagues effectively
- Builds strong relationships with pupils, families and external agencies
- Is organised, reflective, resilient and solution-focused
- Understands the importance of safeguarding, attendance, wellbeing and belonging within inclusion
- Has experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND needs
- Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (or is willing to work towards it)
We can offer:
- Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn
- A genuinely inclusive school community
- A dedicated and supportive staff team
- Strong pastoral systems and collaborative leadership
- A school committed to staff wellbeing and manageable workload
- High-quality professional development
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and families within a highly rewarding role
Mersey Drive Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. Visits to school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
SENCo with Teaching Responisibility in Hollins employer: Mersey Drive Primary
Mersey Drive Primary School is an exceptional employer that fosters a genuinely inclusive community, where staff are supported in their professional development and wellbeing. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and high expectations, the school offers a rewarding environment for educators to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. The opportunity to lead SEND initiatives while remaining actively engaged in classroom practice makes this role particularly fulfilling for those passionate about inclusive education.
