Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
Polebrook Church of England Primary School, Peterborough
- Salary
- See advert
- Hours
- part-time
- Closes
- 19 October 2026
- Posted
- 28 September 2026
Read the full advert and apply on Teaching Vacancies
Additional allowances or benefits listed: In line with Teachers’ Pay and Conditions, plus SEN Allowance (where applicable)
From the advert
Essential
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Successful teaching experience
- Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory requirements
- Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies
- Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills
- Mandatory SENCO Qualification
- Hold, or be willing to complete, the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for SENCOs, in line with statutory requirements
- Transitional arrangements apply:
- SENCOs who began the NASENCO before 1 September 2024 must complete it by 1 September 2027
- SENCOs who already hold the NASENCO are not required to complete the NPQ for SENCOs
Desirable
- Experience of strategic SEND leadership
- Experience of writing and reviewing EHCP documentation
- Experience of working across more than one school or within a Trust context
- Knowledge of evidence-informed SEND practice
Advert text from Teaching Vacancies, Department for Education, under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Check the original advert for the full person specification and application pack.