SENCO (Maternity Cover)

Vacancy Summary

SENCO (Maternity Cover) 

Pay scale: UPS or Leadership, depending on experience

Full-time (would consider 4 days)

Contract: 5th January 2026 - 31st December 2026 (Maternity Cover)

Vacancy Information

Crossflatts Primary School is a thriving, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of our community. We are proud of our nurturing ethos, high expectations, and commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our team for a one-year maternity cover. You would be working under the supervision of our mainstream school SENCO/Assistant Head with a focus on the pupils within our Resourced Provision (RP) for autism. You will be working alongside a well-established team, including a full time Teacher of the Resourced Provision and an SEN Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about inclusion, with the ability to lead and inspire colleagues to meet the diverse needs of our learners.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a thorough understanding of SEND.

• Hold the National Award for SEN Coordination.

• Be able to lead and manage provision for pupils with additional needs across school.

• Work collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals to secure the best outcomes for all pupils.

• Demonstrate strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

We offer:

• A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team.

• A well established SEN team within a unique and specially designed environment.

• A welcoming and committed staff who work hard for our children.
• Pupils who are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership experience.
• A modern purpose-built RP setting with state of the art facilities.

If you are an enthusiastic and experienced SENCO looking to make a difference in a caring, inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage potential applicants to visit our school, please contact the school office on 01274 782070 to arrange a suitable time.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 17^th October 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 21^st October 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. As part of the process candidates should be aware that school will undertake an online search which may include a check of social media sites.

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