Manston Primary School: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) Vacancy
Salary: L1-3
Job type: Part Time, Permanent
Start date: Start date: September 2025
(A flexible and supportive handover can be arranged in the summer or early autumn term 2025 with our current SENDCo, who will be commencing maternity leave and will not be returning to post. This will help ensure a smooth and confident transition for the successful candidate.)
Deadline for Applications: Friday, 23 May 2025
Interviews: Thursday, 5th June 2025
Job overview
Part Time SENDCo (0.2)
Manston Primary School is inviting applications for the pivotal role of SENDCo, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to our inclusive and nurturing learning environment. This position is ideal for a dedicated professional passionate about supporting the diverse needs of our students, ensuring they achieve their full potential.
Why Join Manston Primary?
- Well-Established Support Systems: Benefit from our established and robust support systems and working alongside our Safeguarding and Welfare Officer, who has a wealth of experience and works alongside our SENDCo.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside our SENDCo, currently managing the role at 0.2 FTE, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity for our students and staff.
- Commitment to Professional Development: Manston Primary is dedicated to the continuous professional and personal development of our staff, ensuring you have the resources and support needed to thrive in your role.
- We Invest in People: We are proud to have obtained Investors in People Gold and Wellbeing Standards, showcasing we value our employees and take active steps to support them.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the provision of special education needs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
- Collaborate closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to create and implement individualised support plans.
- Monitor and report on the progress of students with special educational needs and disabilities.
We Are Looking For:
- A qualified teacher with a passion for special education and who has experience of successfully supporting and improving outcomes for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Experience in a SENDCo role or a strong interest in moving into this area.
- A commitment to creating an inclusive educational environment.
Essential Qualifications:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs Coordination (PG Cert SENDCo): Or be committed to completing the National Professional Qualification for SENDCos, once successfully appointed.
Visiting Us: We highly recommend visiting Manston Primary to meet our wonderful pupils and dedicated staff. Experience first-hand the positive, supportive atmosphere that makes our school a special place to work and learn. Please contact the school office on manston.primary@manston.leeds.sch.uk to arrange a visit at a mutually convenient time.
Application Details:
- Deadline for Applications: Friday, 23 May 2025
- Interviews: Thursday, 5th June 2025
To apply, please submit your completed LCC form, which can be downloaded from the Manston Primary vacancies page: https://www.manstonprimary.co.uk/vacancies/ For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact manston.primary@manston.leeds.sch.uk
Please note, school will continue to accept applications after the above date. However, it may not be possible to shortlist these due to time constraints.
Manston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Should you be successful, the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration form; this form adheres to the Ministry of Justice on disclosure of criminal records. Manston Primary also conducts online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment processes.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Please see the vacancies page of our school website for more details of our safer recruitment process.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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