Sendco

Job reference: LSP-S293

Schedule: Part Time, 13 hours per week

Start date: September 2026

Closing date: 22 June 2026

Interview date: 03 July 2026

Salary: L1 - L5 £51,773 - £57,137 (FTE)

Actual Salary: £20,709.20 - £22,709.80 per annum pro‑rate

Location: Whitchurch Primary School

Job type: Teaching

Job category: Teacher

Role Overview

Whitchurch Primary School is looking for an inspiring SENDCo to join our school. You will take a major role in formulating the strategic direction of our school, establishing high educational standards and ensuring every pupil experiences an enriching school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a positive school culture built on clear rules and routines, maintaining high standards of pupil behaviour and staff professionalism.
• Lead special educational needs provision as SENDCo, ensuring the school fulfills its statutory duties and delivers effective support through the graduated approach.
• Fulfil the duties of Designated Safeguarding Lead and Lead Teacher for Looked After Children, ensuring rigorous compliance with all safeguarding procedures.
• Manage staff workloads fairly, oversee daily school systems and ensure financial resources are allocated appropriately and efficiently.

We can offer you

• A fabulous working environment with children who really want to learn.
• A friendly and successful school.
• A growing school with dedicated and hard‑working staff.
• A positive learning environment.
• Supportive staff, governors, parents and community.
• Collaborative working within our trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing support.
• 24‑hour confidential helpline and counselling.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

Safeguarding Statement

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.