SENDCo (Primary)

Are you a passionate, experienced, and knowledgeable SENDCo ready to make a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities?

We are seeking an exceptional SENDCo to join our vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing primary school where every child is nurtured, challenged, and celebrated. At Poppleton Ousebank, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and stimulating environment that supports academic excellence and emotional wellbeing. We have a strong ethos of collaboration, a commitment to continuous professional development, and a dedicated team who works tirelessly to ensure every child reaches their potential. 

The school demonstrates high ambition for pupils with SEND, ensuring their needs are well considered and understood by all staff. Ofsted 2024.

Our school needs an exemplary  SENDCo who: 

• Has a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of SEND provision, legislation, and inclusive teaching strategies.
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• A proven track record of leading, shaping, and innovating SEND practice with measurable outcomes for pupils and their families.
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• Is highly motivated and dedicated to achieving outstanding care with compassion for all children.
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• Can inspire, challenge, and support colleagues in delivering high-quality provision.
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• Is willing to ‘go that extra mile’ to better the life chances of our children. 
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• Able to demonstrate energy and dynamism and keen to make a difference.
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• A team player who listens to and values the opinions of others, while bringing their own ideas and initiative. 

In supporting our school you will get:

• To work with amazing children who are respectful, kind and friendly at all times. Pupils’ behaviour across the school is exemplary. Pupils are proud to be a part of Poppleton Ousebank Primary School. They treat their school and each other with high levels of respect. Ofsted 2024. 
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• To work with a very supportive and dedicated team who 'go over and above' to ensure all children get the very best.  Leaders have prioritised the well-being of staff. The staff feel well supported by the senior leadership team. They are proud to work in this school.  Ofsted 2024
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• To work in a community with team spirit in abundance, where parents actively encourage and help our children and staff.
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• Access to excellent professional development and training.
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• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing support.
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• To work with very supportive governing body, parents and children 

Job Details

Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE 

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Vice Principal

Travel Required: No 

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact Mrs Julie McGregor in the first instance. Email: j,mcgregor2@pop.hlt.academy. Mobile: 07843834062.

We are to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.