SENCo with Teaching Responsibility
Mersey Drive Primary School
Mersey Drive Community Primary School is a nurturing, ambitious and highly inclusive mainstream primary school, with additional resource provision for pupils with a diagnosis of Autism.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, passionate and highly motivated SENCo who can lead both strategically and operationally across our school.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to securing the very best outcomes for children through both the strategic leadership of SEND and the delivery of the highest quality education, support and care.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role helping drive our inclusive vision forward.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
Provide strategic leadership of SEND and inclusion across the school
Champion a culture of high expectations and equity for all pupils
Lead the identification of barriers to learning and coordinate effective provision
Support staff to deliver high-quality adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice
Ensure pupils with SEND and vulnerable learners are supported to achieve, belong and thrive within school life
Work collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals to secure ambitious outcomes
Oversee EHCP processes, annual reviews, provision mapping and graduated approaches
Analyse attendance, behaviour, pastoral and attainment information to evaluate impact and identify priorities
Contribute to whole-school improvement and self-evaluation linked to the new Ofsted inclusion framework
Model excellent inclusive classroom practice through teaching responsibilities within the role
Support staff development and coaching to strengthen inclusive practice across the curriculum
Promote positive relationships, emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging for all pupils
The role includes teaching responsibility and would suit someone who values remaining
closely connected to classroom practice and understands the importance of modelling
high-quality inclusive teaching.
We are looking for someone who:
Is an excellent classroom practitioner with consistently high expectations
Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education
Is passionate about improving outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils
Understands the importance of high-quality inclusive teaching as the foundation of effective SEND provision
Can lead, inspire and support colleagues effectively
Builds strong relationships with pupils, families and external agencies
Is organised, reflective, resilient and solution-focused
Understands the importance of safeguarding, attendance, wellbeing and belonging
within inclusion
Has experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND needs
Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (or is willing to work towards it)
We can offer:
Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn
A genuinely inclusive school community
A dedicated and supportive staff team
Strong pastoral systems and collaborative leadership
A school committed to staff wellbeing and manageable workload
High-quality professional development
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and families within a highly rewarding role
Mersey Drive Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Visits to school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Mersey Drive Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Visits to school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Application Details
Post: SENCo with Teaching Responsibility
Contract: Full Time / Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: Wednesday 17th June 12pm
Shortlisting: Friday 19th June
Interviews : Friday 26th June
