St Mark's Catholic Primary School - Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 9HN MPR/UPR Part Time (0.2FTE) Temporary (for two terms, Spring and Summer 2025) Reference: 6630 Required as soon as possible We are a friendly and welcoming one form entry Catholic school that seeks a passionate and caring SENDCo to join our team as soon as possible. At Mark's Catholic Primary School, we are committed to providing a stimulating and exciting learning environment in which all pupils are highly receptive to learning. If you firmly believe that inclusion is at the heart of a successful school, and that relationships are key, then we want to hear from you. We are looking for a SENDCo with exceptional pastoral care who will: provide strategic leadership and provision of all pupils across the school to ensure their SEN needs are met and that all pupils, but particularly the disadvantaged, make excellent progress be part of the Leadership Team. have a SENCO qualification or be willing to undertake a NASENCo Post Graduate Course. You will be part of a talented, loyal and hardworking team dedicated to improving outcomes for all our children. We Offer: On-going mentoring and coaching High staff: student ratios, including experienced and highly skilled LSAs Delightful, well-behaved children Well-resourced school with extensive grounds Fully supportive governors, parents and parish A forward-thinking school with high standards and rich learning experiences Generous staff well-being charter (including employee assistance program) Ongoing Investment in high quality CPD We Want: Professionals who are passionate about breaking the cycle of social deprivation and turning around young lives Dynamic, reflective, progressive practitioners Excellent teachers who want to develop their SENDCo careers For SENDCo candidates with Senior Leadership experience there is an opportunity for additional Assistant Head Teacher responsibilities Temporary 0.2FTE. To find out more: Please contact the school for more details of this role if interested on 01473 601748. How to apply: Job attachments can be downloaded below: Application Form (docx) Job Description (pdf) Person Specification (pdf) Monitoring Form (docx) Closing date: midday, 11 December 2024. Interview date: week commencing,16 December 2024. St Mark’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Successful applicant(s) will need to provide evidence of their Identity and Right to Work in the UK. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.