Required to start as soon as possible.
Part time - 3 days a week.
The Governors seek to appoint a committed, experienced and enthusiastic SENCO with senior management experience.
The SENCO, under the direction of the headteacher, will:
- determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school;
- be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability;
- provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies.
- The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.
This post is not open to job share.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Closing date: Monday 14th September 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date: Monday 21st September 2026
Acre Rigg Infant School
Acre Rigg Road
Peterlee
SR8 2DU
Tel: 0191 5864437
Email:
[email protected]
Website: https://www.acrerigg-inf.durham.sch.uk/
