SENDCo One Year Maternity Cover This job requires QTS.

About The Role

SENDCo - Maternity Cover One Year

Salary: Up to UPS3 Plus SENDCo Allowance

Actual salary: Up to £61,968 including allowance for full time

Contract: One-year, fixed-term; the school will consider applications from candidates who would prefer a part-time role or a job share.

Required for: September 2025

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated SENDCo to join our dynamic, creative and diverse school as maternity cover for one academic year.

The SENDCo is a crucial member of staff with responsibility for all aspects of leading and managing SEND and Inclusion in the school, including analysing data, supporting planning and implementation of interventions and strategies. They will also have a vital role in Child Protection.

The successful candidate will need:

• Relevant previous experience as a SEND Coordinator, preferably within a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, inner-city school
• Excellent time management, organisation and interpersonal skills
• A thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• A passion for high-quality inclusive teaching and learning which promotes the highest standards of achievement for all
• Knowledge and understanding of strategies for adapting learning to meet the needs of all children
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a track record of promoting safeguarding across a whole school
• Respect for the views of parents and a commitment to the importance of the involvement of parents in the learning process, alongside experience of managing conversations with parents about safeguarding or additional needs

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to make a difference, especially for the most vulnerable children
• Will work creatively and effectively with the Head Teacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors to drive school improvement
• Has made an excellent contribution in the learning and progress of children and who is able to use their skills and knowledge of strategies and interventions to develop colleagues in improving teaching and learning
• Possesses an unrelenting drive and genuine commitment to raise standards of achievement through the development of outstanding, bespoke teaching and learning.

We can offer:

• Support and training through the local SEND Network Group
• Staff who are committed to high-quality teaching and learning and an exciting, creative culture where everyone is encouraged to think outside the box
• A school at the heart of its community

Visits to the schools are actively encouraged; please contact the school office to arrange a time.

Closing date: 11 th May 2025

Interviews: wb 19 th May 2025

Grafton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check will be required. Also, as this post comes under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, the successful applicant will be required to declare.