SENDCO
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of our pupils at Old Sarum Primary School.
Our staff are hardworking, dedicated and flexible individuals who support our high quality teaching and learning throughout the school. We believe our school community should be ‘A home for the heart, an adventure for the mind and a foundation for the future’ and we strive to make a daily difference in the lives of our pupils and their families.
The role will involve coordinating and supporting the work with pupils with Special Education Needs across the school, working closely alongside external agencies, teachers and support staff to adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and contributing to the decision making and strategic direction of the school.
Why work at Old Sarum Primary School?
- Pupil wellbeing and their outcomes are at the heart of school life.
- We have supportive parents and we pride ourselves on being at the center of the local community.
- We are part of a supportive Multi Academy Trust where good practice is shared and development is encouraged.
- We have an open, welcoming supportive staff team with a focus on improving practice and raising standards.
- Our pupils demonstrate an excitement for learning.
- Staff wellbeing is promoted and encouraged.
The Post
We will offer you:
- A non-teaching post to play an integral part in the shape, direction and improvement of the school.
- A commitment to ensuring we continually strive to be at the cutting edge of primary education
- A delightful, polite and friendly student body
- An enthusiastic and knowledgeable leadership team focused on achieving the best for the pupils
- A committed staff team with a range of teaching experience and expertise
- Continuing professional development, taking into account your own career goals
Personal attributes
We are looking for a SENDCo who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative to join our hardworking, supportive team.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- A proven record of successful leadership within a primary school
- An in-depth knowledge of adaptive teaching and learning, curriculum and current issues facing the education system
- The ability to operate strategically and systematically, whilst always exhibiting commitment to the vision and values of the school
- A previous track record of effectively working in partnership with parents, school staff and outside agencies
- An up to date professional development record
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high levels of emotional intelligence
- The ability to tend to the pastoral as well as the academic needs of our pupils
- A relentless drive for the highest standards across all aspects of the curriculum for all pupils, including those with SEND and EAL and those entitled to pupil premium
- A commitment to safeguarding all children and adults
Salary & Benefits
This is a Full-time post
MPS 4 - UPS 3 £38,033 - £49,083
SEN Allowance 2 £5,284
Location
Old Sarum Primary School
Pheasant Drive
Old Sarum
Salisbury
SP4 6GH
Supporting document
Deadline and how to apply
Should you have any specific queries, which are not answered by the information we have provided, or wish to visit us prior to making an application, please contact us on 01722 410677.
Please apply through the TES portal and include the following within your supporting statement:
- Your reasons for applying to become the SENDCO of Old Sarum Primary School, including reasons why you wish to move from your current role
- Your understanding of the context of our school
- Relevant experience to date
- Your priorities as the new SENDCO
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 19th May 2025
Equal opportunities
Old Sarum Primary School, part of Magna Learning Partnership, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced DBS clearance.
A Social Media check will be carried out on all applicants invited to interview. Old Sarum Primary School will not discriminate in any area of employment and confirms its commitment to equality of opportunity in all areas. Applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.