SENDCo at Stockingford Academy

About this Role

Job Title: SENDCo

Employment Status:Permanent

Working Hours: All year round, 1.0 FTE

Salary: TMS/ UPS with SEN allowance £5,870

Required: January 2027

Location:Stockingford Academy

About the role

This role is an opportunity to lead and shapehigh-quality SEND provision across the school. We are looking for someone whois passionate about inclusion and committed to ensuring every child receivesthe support they need to thrive. You will shape the strategic direction of SENDacross the school, oversee high-quality provision, and work closely with staff,families, and external agencies to secure strong outcomes for pupils withadditional needs. Alongside leading practice, you will model excellentteaching, champion positive behaviour for learning, and help create aninclusive, ambitious environment where all children feel valued and able tosucceed.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has Qualified Teacher Status
• Has a SENCO qualification - NPQ for SENCOs or NASENCO
• Is dedicated to our vision that all children are entitled to a first-class education.
• Has experience of promoting positive behaviour conductive to learning and which is focused on raising standards.
• Possesses a genuine belief that all children are equal and celebrates the diversity in our school communities.

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about achild, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment andpromoting children's welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and childprotection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by thetrust/academy.

About us

Stockingford Academy is a vibrant, happy school with a real family feel.We are proud that many former pupils now choose to send their own children toStockingford and indeed some, even choose us as their place of work! We prideourselves on getting to know the passions and talents of each child,celebrating and respecting their differences and recognising their individualsuccesses. Our aim is to instil in each of them a lifelong love of learning, adeep curiosity about the world around them and a knowledge that they can aspireto be whatever they choose to be.

To ensure that all children achieve their very best at Stockingford, webelieve in the importance of children feeling safe, secure and ready forlearning. We offer a nurturing environment that supports children to reflect ontheir own needs, become independent, develop resilience and grow in confidence.Our focus is on children becoming well-rounded adults of the future, developingboth emotional and academic intelligence.

Why work for us?

A career at Inspire Education Trustoffers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on thelives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environmentwhich places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well asproviding ample opportunities for personal and professional development. As such, we offer a portfolio ofbenefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff.

These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadershipteam
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access toaccredited counsellors
• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network ofwellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinkingteam of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to arange of benefits such as shopping discounts

Closing date: 9am Monday 21st September2026

Interview date: Monday 28th September2026

We are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigoroussafeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder mustshare our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures orinformation that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they donot need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employerscannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences canbe found in the DBS filtering guide.

We aim to recruit the very best staffand welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (includingnon-faith individuals). Inspire Education Trust is clear about itsresponsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of ahigh calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, wewelcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

The role of SENDCo will be classed as regulated activity. Any offer of employment will be conditional until satisfactory completion of all mandatory pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulating activity relevant to children.