Job details Job role SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator) Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored Working pattern Part time: 13 Hours per week (2 days)Preferably Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (but could be flexible for the right candidate) Contract type Permanent Pay scale UPS 1-3 What skills and experience we're looking for Are you a practicing oraspiring SENDCo? Would you like to makea difference to SEND provision in our school, then we have a position for you: Ifyou are someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who iscommitted to helping young people achieve their full potential then we would bereally interested in hearing from you. Youwill have had previous experience in working with children in a similar settingand be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike. Weare seeking a part time SENDCo to be part of an ambitious school,with a supportive team in a fantastic location wherehigh-quality provision for all is at the heart of what we do. What the school offers its staff StEdward's is a truly wonderful place to work our children are an absolutedelight and we have an incredibly supportive community. The family ethos of ourschool is second to none and this is frequently commented on by parents andvisitors to St Edward's. Our staff teamis dedicated and committed to developing the knowledge, skills, attitudes andunderstanding which will enable our children to enjoy learning, achieve successand to feel contented and fulfilled across the curriculum.Weensure, within their journey at our school, that our children are curious,learn about and have confidence in themselves as learners where they areencouraged to hold high aspirations for their future. In joining St Edward's, you will be part of a friendlyand welcoming staff team and a supportive community. The school is part of theSt Christopher's Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanningthree local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration. You will have the opportunity to develop yourteaching skills in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD whatevercareer stage you are at. As a Church of England school, you will be happy tosupport the Anglican ethos through our school values of Love, kindness, courage,and respect. Further details about the role If you are interested in applying for this role andwould like a tour of the school, please contact the school office on 01752 705130to arrange a convenient time. When completing an application please ensure youaddress all aspects of the person specification. Please submityour application via our SAMPeople recruit portal: https://stcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies The details ofthis vacancy and a link to SAMPeople Recruit application portal can be found onour website:www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies If you have any further questions applying for this role,please contact the people Team (HR) via peoplestcmat.org Applications need to be completed by 9:00am on3rd April Interviewswill be held on the 29th April 2025. Please note it is our process to apply for references forshortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with KeepingChildren Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers toshare this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post. Pleasevisit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and ChildProtection Policy: https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committedto cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet thecriteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion,gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age orveteran status. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applying for the job Apply for the job by following the link below. CVs are not accepted. Visas cannot be sponsored.