SENDCO
Closing in 17 days (20 June 2025 3:30 pm)
Job details
Salary: MPS/UPS
Employer: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 20 June 2025 3:30 pm
About the job
Key information
- Start Date: 02 September 2025
- Closing Date: 20 June 2025 15:30
- Interview Date: W/B 30 June 2025
- Salary Range: MPS/UPS
- Hours: 0.4 FTE
- Responsible to: Headteacher
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We have a wonderful opportunity for a SENDCO to join our dedicated and supportive team, based at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Dustan Catholic Educational Trust.
Are you an experienced SENDCO? Do you have the desire to become a SENDCO? Do you have the drive, ambition and determination to secure positive outcomes for our pupils? Do you want to work in a forward thinking and aspirational school?
Desirable skills/experience:
- To lead, manage, develop and maintain high quality SEND provision which enables quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils
- To model effective teaching, to coach and train colleagues and to teach across the school
- To keep all aspects of paperwork including records and policies, up-to-date and actioned, as appropriate
- Strategic direction and development of SEND provision in the school – with the support of and working with the Headteacher for Inclusion and Pastoral
- Work with parents and families who have a child with SEND offering support and guidance
- Support the identification of, and disseminate the most effective teaching approaches for pupils with SEND
- Provide regular information to Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and governors on the effectiveness of SEND provision and outcomes
- Participate in the school’s appraisal and professional development scheme, ensuring that objectives are set and met within the agreed time-scale.
- Oversee and monitor appropriate budget allocations in liaison with the Headteacher and Office Manager
What is in it for me?
What we can offer you:
- Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are ‘proud to belong’ to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.
- A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.
- A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.
- The support needed to continue your own professional development.
DBS check
The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.
Supporting documents and information
Please apply via our careers site
We welcome and encourage visits from prospective applicants. Please contact Helen (School Office Team) on 01278 422786 or send an email to office@sjbw.thedcet.com to arrange a visit.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.
The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment.