Teacher - SENDCO

Start date: 1st September 2025
 

The governors at Appleby Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate, dedicated and highly motivated SENDCO to join our team.

Whether you are an experienced school SENDCo or a dedicated teacher (Qualified Teacher Status) eager to step into this role, we encourage you to apply. Currently holding the NASENCo/NPQSEND qualification is not essential, and we are committed to offering professional development, including statutory training and regular coaching and effective induction.

At Appleby Primary School we are proud of our inclusive ethos and the successful candidate will lead and manage Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across our inclusive, one-form entry school and strategic resourced provision which provides specialist support for 8 pupils. They will be responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day operation of our SEND provision, working closely with the headteacher, leadership team and governors. The SENDCO will undertake a part-time teaching commitment within the school and 0.4fte non-contact time

The successful candidate will:

•    Be an excellent teacher with a commitment to demonstrating high expectations for themselves, all pupils and colleagues.
•    A commitment to undertake the NPQ SENCo qualification if they do not already have a national award for SEND co-ordination.
•    Be a highly effective classroom practitioner who is willing to learn and develop whilst sharing their own expertise to develop others.
•    Be a positive role model to pupils and colleagues, demonstrating high levels of motivation and enthusiasm
•    Have a strong working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the ability to lead others in providing high-quality inclusive teaching.
•    Be and excellent communicator, well organised and able to work as part of an effective and committed team
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families

At Appleby Primary School we can offer you:

•    Happy, hardworking and well behaved children
•    Excellent resourcing and facilities 
•    Supportive parents and governors
•    A wide range of opportunities for professional development

Visits to the school are welcome and recommended. Please contact our Office Manager to arrange a convenient appointment.

Application packs are available by request from Mrs Rachel Bousfield, Office Manager at: admin@applebyprimary.cumbria.sch.uk
Please complete the application form and provide a covering letter stating your curricular and extra-curricular strengths and interests.

 Closing date: 9.30am Friday 16th May 2025
Interviews: Thursday 22nd May 2025
 

Appleby Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff to adhere to this. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be sought.