Overview
Permanent Full Time SENDCo Post for April 2025
The Federation of Briar Hill Infant and St. Margaret’s CE Junior Schools
Federation and School Context
Federation vision: ‘Flourish as a family, Love to learn, Make memories, Shine!’
St Margaret’s Christian vision: ‘How good and pleasant it is, when God’s people live together in unity’
Start date: 13 April 2025
Pay range: Up to UPR3 with top SEND allowance
Role Overview
This is a very exciting opportunity to become our full-time SENDCo working across our Federation of two very popular schools. Briar Hill Infant School and St Margaret’s CE Junior Schools are both three-form entry schools on the same site in Whitnash, Leamington Spa. We also have a Specialist Resourced Provision at Briar Hill.
What we offer
* Well established SEND provision, team and systems across the Federation
* We have a positive culture; welcoming and nurturing staff and environment
* This is a full time SENDCo role with no teaching responsibility
* The SEND team consists of experienced Assistant SENDCos in each school to support your role
* Highly skilled Inclusion Mentors
* We have a full-time Safeguarding and Mental Health Lead to complement your role
* Highly skilled and knowledgeable teaching and support staff
* Enthusiastic, well engaged and polite children
* Clear expectations of behaviour for all of our children
* Supportive parents/carers who engage well with the schools
* Excellent opportunities for continued professional development
Requirements / What we are looking for
We are looking for a SENDCo who:
* has vast experience, knowledge and understanding of SEND
* has excellent understanding of the assessment processes for SEND
* places relationships with children and adults as a high priority
* has excellent leadership skills and attributes
* will promote our well-established vision and culture that supports the Federation SEND policy and practices
* is passionate about ensuring all classrooms are inclusive and learning is adapted, promoting good outcomes for all pupils including those with SEND
* sustains our nurturing environment, where staff and children’s wellbeing and mental health is a priority
* has a passion and drive to make a difference to our children’s learning, progress and social development
* can equip teachers and support staff to meet the needs of all children, including those with complex needs
* can inspire and motivate others
* can bring fresh ideas, research and different perspectives to our team
How to visit
Visit our website HERE and please visit our schools to get a feel for our community and what a special place our Federation is.
We have set aside three opportunities for interested candidates to visit our school:
* Tuesday 4 November – 11.00-12.00am
* Monday 10 November – 11.00-12.00am
You can arrange a visit to the school by emailing our School Business Manager. See email below. Should any of these times not be suitable, we will do our best to arrange a different suitable time.
How to apply
Complete the application form with a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4. Submit your application by to Karen Molyneux, on School Business Manager via bhsmbusinessmanager@welearn365.com
Application closing and interview dates
Closing date: 9:00am on Friday 21 November 2025
Interviews: Friday 28 November 2025
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