SENDCo

Salary Range:   MPS/UPS +TLR2

We are seeking to appoint a SENDCo from September 2025.  The role is for FTE 0.6/0.7, working patterns can be negotiated and we are open to discuss flexible working. We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and ambitious person with proven leadership skills and vision to take on a vital strategic role.  You will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the SEND department, including the planning, implementation and monitoring of the SEND provision at Burraton CP School.  The successful candidate will have the ability to plan strategically, manage a dedicated team of learning support assistants, including an Assistant SENDCo and PSA, analyse data and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.  You should hold, or be working towards, the NASENCo or NPQ for SENCOs.  There is no teaching commitment with this post.

About us: We are a two-form entry school on the Cornwall/Devon border.  We offer a warm welcome from a supportive, hard-working and passionate team, wonderful children and many opportunities for further professional development for the right person.

As part of our rigorous and robust safeguarding procedures, we do point out that this school and the Local Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Part of this process will include an online search of freely available information of shortlisted candidates.  

Please note that qualifications and the identity of shortlisted candidates will be thoroughly checked at interview and that for the appointed person, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be required prior to commencement of the post.  To this end, if you are invited to attend an interview, please bring two identification documents such as a passport, driving licence or birth certificate as well as any relevant certification.

Closing Date:   4th May 2025 (midnight)

Interview Date:  9th May 2025

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