About this Role
The Downs Primary School have an exciting opportunity for a Part Time SENCO to join our SEND provision in our school.
The position will suit an experienced SENCo who is empathetic with outstanding people skills. Applications from outstanding teachers taking their first steps into special educational needs will also be considered.
SENCo required January 2027
SALARY: MPS / UPS & TLR2A
Some of the key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring that the Academy meets all its legal obligations under the most recent version of the SEND Code of Practice
- Working with students, subject leaders and class teachers with tutorial/pastoral responsibilities to ensure that realistic expectations are set for students with SEND.
- Lead and line manage the SEND Team
- Develop and maintain effective partnerships with parents/carers of students with SEND/Additional Needs so as to promote students' learning; communicate effectively; provide information to parents/carers about targets, achievements and progress.
We're looking for you if you have:
- Established and evidenced practice with children with a variety of SEND
- Ability to teach lessons challenge, motivate and inspire all students.
- A passion for teaching and making a real difference to young people
- Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
If you are a dynamic SENCo with experience; an outstanding teacher without, SEND experience; or an experienced and dedicated professional with expertise in leading inclusion in primary school, who would like to work in a supportive and collaborative environment and you feel that you have the enthusiasm and commitment required to join our school.
60% - 19.5 hours per week
Salary depends on experience
TLR2A - £4,057.00 FT per annum
Closing date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Interviews: Friday 30th October 2026 - with Rob Calderwood (headteacher) and Sam Weekly (deputy headteacher). Interviews and appointments may take place on 22nd October based on applications received by this date.
'PCLC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service'
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Contact Details:
The Downs Primary School and Nursery Recruitment Team
