Job Introduction
North Waltham Primary school is a happy, friendly and welcoming village school close to Basingstoke, just off Junction 7 of the M3. We provide an inclusive learning environment; we do this by offering a curriculum that is interesting and motivating and by ensuring that children feel happy, safe and valued in school. Relationships are central to ensuring that every child is nurtured in order to develop within them a positivity and confidence to embrace learning. Our children leave us with the skills, values and knowledge to prepare them for the next phase of their education, as well as happy memories of their time at our village school. We have a wonderful environment comprising historic buildings, attractive classrooms and extensive grounds. We joined the University of Winchester Academy Trust in May 2025 which offers excellent opportunities for collaborative work.
This is a part time SENCO opportunity with no teaching responsibilities. Your primary responsibilities as SENCO will be to work alongside and in collaboration with our children, staff and families. We are looking for candidates with a track record of success in improving standards for SEND children in schools. As the SENCO, you will have responsibility for leading, developing and maintaining a high standard of provision for learners with SEN/D, ensuring that the standards of attainment and achievement are high and that all pupils make sustained progress.
As part of the role you will have the exciting opportunity to collaborate with other SENCOs from across the Trust as part of a group working together in each of our schools to improve standards.
As part of the role, you will be expected to improve the provision and outcomes for SEND pupils, complete statutory processes and paperwork, work closely with external agencies, parents and families to support our growing number of pupils with SEND.
The Role:
• Open to existing SENCOs who hold the SENCO qualification
• Part-time, non-class-based
• Designated Teacher
• Applicants MUST be a qualified teacher – UK QTS also required
• Sound knowledge of the SEND code of practice
• Commitment to getting the very best outcomes for pupils
• Comprehensive understanding of children with additional needs, child development and safeguarding
• Ability to plan & evaluate interventions
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Why not look at our website at https://www.northwaltham.hants.sch.uk/ to find out more about us.
Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged through the school office on 01256 397344 or via email to Adminoffice@northwaltham.hants.sch.uk
Early applications are encouraged. Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this date if suitable applications are received.
Application Procedure
An information pack and application form can be requested from North Waltham Primary School via email: adminoffice@northwaltham.hants.sch.uk
For an informal conversation about the post or to arrange to meet our Headteacher, Emma Cady, please contact the school office by email at adminoffice@northwaltham.hants.sch.uk
Completed application forms should be returned to Emma Cady, Headteacher via email at the above address. We advise applicants to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert if we receive sufficient high-quality applications prior to the closing date.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools
We currently do not use AI tools in our recruitment processes; however, we understand that you may choose to use AI tools to help you with your application.
If you do, please remember:
· AI-generated answers can often be generic and impersonal, which may not accurately reflect your qualifications, skills, and experiences
· AI-generated applications may lack the personal touch that human-written applications have, this may make you seem less engaged or interested
· Ensure the information provided genuinely represents your own voice and experience
· You must not provide false or misleading information
· If you rely too heavily on AI you might not develop the necessary skills to communicate your experiences and qualifications effectively in interviews or other stages of the hiring process. This may make you come across to the interviewer as a different person to the one that wrote the application form, and you may not be successful in the interview.
Safer Recruitment Statement
North Waltham Primary School and The University of Winchester Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Candidates that are shortlisted will be subject to an online check. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks, including Children’s Barred List. Prior to interview, an online search will be carried out on information that is publicly available as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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