Location: Chesterton Primary School, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Part-Time, Permanent - 0.8FTE
Salary: Main Pay Scale £32,916 - £45,352 (FTE); Actual £26,332 - £36,281
We are looking for a thoughtful and ambitious SENCO to lead and coordinate high-quality provision for pupils with SEND, ensuring every child can access, participate and thrive. Working closely with colleagues, families and external professionals, the role brings together strategic leadership with hands-on practice, from shaping whole-school approaches to supporting individual pupils. This is an opportunity to build strong, collaborative systems, champion high expectations and make a tangible difference to outcomes and experiences, within a trust that values professional growth, shared expertise and a deep commitment to children and young people.
This role includes a small teaching commitment, providing the opportunity to model inclusive practice and remain closely connected to classroom learning.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
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Lead and coordinate SEND provision, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and high-quality support for all pupils.
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Work with senior leaders, teachers and support staff to develop inclusive teaching and effective interventions.
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Oversee assessment, planning and review processes for pupils with SEND, including EHCPs.
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Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies to secure the best outcomes.
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Monitor and evaluate the impact of provision, using data to inform improvement and maintain high standards.
Why Join Our Trust?
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Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
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Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
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Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and teacher pensions.
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Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.
Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Amy Nestor, Office Manager, at: [email protected]
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
