Job details
Job role
* SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Full time (Can be done as a job share): We are happy to consider full time or part time. Days to be agreed but flexible.
Contract type
Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
£48,532
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete it within two years).
* Proven experience of working with pupils with SEND across the primary age range.
* Experience in developing and implementing effective SEND provision and interventions.
* Experience working in a school setting that supports pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL), ideally bilingual education.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
* Experience in a Church of England or faith-based school environment.
* Experience in a bilingual or multilingual education setting.
* Experience as a subject or phase leader and or being part of a school leadership team.
Knowledge and Skills
* An experienced teacher who holds QTS with an excellent knowledge of the primary curriculum
* In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation.
* Ability to lead, inspire, and support staff in inclusive practice.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational and time-management skills.
* Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external professionals.
* Ability to analyse data and use it to inform strategic planning and interventions.
Personal Attributes
* Commitment to the Christian values and ethos of the school.
* A nurturing, inclusive, and reflective practitioner.
* Passion for ensuring that every child can achieve their full potential.
* Resilience, adaptability, and a solution-focused mindset.
* A collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.
What the school offers its staff
* A warm, supportive and forward-thinking school community
* A unique bilingual and faith-based curriculum
* Opportunities for professional development and leadership
* Supportive Leadership Team with mentor if needed
* Access to wellbeing services
* Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
Flexible working opportunities
We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking a full time or part time role
Further details about the role
Are you passionate about inclusion and making a real difference in children's lives? Saint Jérôme Church of England Bilingual School is seeking an experienced and committed SENDCO to join our dedicated team for four or five days per week.
At Saint Jérôme, we celebrate diversity and nurture bilingual, confident learners in a vibrant, faith-led environment. You'll play a pivotal role in leading SEND provision, working closely with staff, families, and external agencies to support every child's journey to success.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.