Our Management Committee is looking to appoint a new full time SENCO to join our inclusive school community. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed professional who is ready for the next challenge in their career, to contribute to and further develop our outstanding practice. As SENCO, you will play a key strategic role in leading the provision for students, ensuring a high-quality support and outstanding outcome for all learners. You will be a strong classroom practitioner, passionate about inclusive education and deeply committed to ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. The successful candidate will: • have QTS and a nationally recognises SENCO qualification or willing to undertake this qualification in the next year. • an excellent teacher with a proven track record of implementing effective, inclusive teaching strategies that inspire and engage all students • be responsible to devising the school SEND strategy as part of the Federation, to design and deliver interventions within and outside the classroom • ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of SEND policy, provision across the school and the federation • be able to lead on the monitoring, analysis and evaluation of SEND provision across the school • have ability to support and develop staff in delivering high-quality inclusive teaching through CPD and coaching • be confident in leading change, influencing best practice including working collaboratively with staff, students and families. Burton Pupil Referral Unit is a Local Authority Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) – it is recognised as a fully inclusive school that empowers our students to make positive changes and achieve positive outcomes onto the next phase of their education. BPRU is judged by Ofsted as a good school and is federated with Kettlebrook PRU in Tamworth. We have strong links with schools and agencies across East Staffordshire District. We are fully commitment to providing the best holistic education to each of our students (and their families) who have been or are at risk of being permanently excluded. Burton PRU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for the appointment to this post with 2 satisfactory references. Please complete the application form and highlight the areas requested in your letter of application. Please note, CVs will not be considered. ADVERTISEMENT DATES: Week commencing 18th August 2025 CLOSING DATE: Monday, 22nd September 2025, 12 noon SELECTION DATE: Monday, 22nd September 2025 INTERVIEW DAY: Week commencing 29th September 2025 RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS TO: admin@kettlebrook.staffs.sch.uk by 12 noon on Monday, 22nd September 2025 It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.