SENCO

Key Stage 1/2                    Experienced Teacher / SENDCO 

Closing date:                      28th April 2025 9.00 am

Job Start Date:                   1st September 2025

Contract/hours:                   Permanent 0.6 FTE

Key Stage:                          Early Years and Key Stage 1 / 2

Salary Details:                    MPR / UPR 

Location of role:                 St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

Contact e-mail:                  v.ryan@st-bernadettes.hants.sch.uk

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly motivated, and resilient SENCO with a proven track record for raising standards. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school with high expectations and a commitment to providing the very best for all our children. This is an exciting time to join our school as we develop as a team. You will be an integral part of the senior leadership team at St Bernadette’s School.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and educating staff in line with best practice
• Is committed to working with families and agencies to ensure best outcomes for the children in our care.
• Is able to think creatively to help the school to diminish the difference for our most vulnerable pupils.
• Is a fully qualified teacher with experience of acting as SENCO or who holds the National Award for SENCO
• Has experience of working with pupils with a range of special educational needs
• Has an excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
• Is calm and focused with a resolution-focused approach
• Is able to motivate, support and inspire learners, members of staff and our wider community
• Is keen to make a significant contribution to the realisation of a shared Federation vision

We can offer you:

• Happy, enthusiastic and respectful children who enjoy school and are keen to learn and to succeed
• supportive parents and local community
• a welcoming and supportive team who work closely together
• dedicated staff who are keen to improve and provide great teaching for all pupils
• dedicated time to fulfil the role

If you are an experienced SENCO or a teacher with outstanding outcomes for students with special needs looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint an effective, strong and inspirational practitioner who can:

• develop and implement excellent standards of teaching and learning.
• show commitment to continuous school improvement.
• contribute to a culture where everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed.

If you think you are the person that we are looking for, then we would love to meet you.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.  Please phone the school office on 01252 548123 or e-mail us at v.ryan@st-bernadettes.hants.sch.uk and arrange an appointment to suit you.

Please apply using the CES application form available from  https://www.st-bernadettes.hants.sch.uk/staff-2/