We are seeking to appoint a SENDCo at Waterbeach Community Primary School to lead evidence-informed effective and inclusive practice for children here.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for the right candidate: the opportunity to contribute in a new role as part of the leadership team in a good school which was recently inspected by Ofsted.

Flexible working is welcomed and the role could be full or part time dependent on the successful candidate.

We can offer you:

• A great team of dedicated staff and empowered, hardworking children.
• Two paid wellbeing days a year
• Access to a counsellor in school
• A school at the heart of its community with great relationships with parents.
• Support with leadership development
• A dedicated and developing SEN team
• Access to the cycle to work scheme

The successful candidate will have:

• A track record of leading with positive impacts for children and staff.
• Experience of converting vision into continuous school improvement.
• The ability to communicate effectively with families and the wider local community.
• Evidence of partnership working and wider impact.
• Integrity, warmth and compassion – in all, a great role model for our children, staff and wider school communities.

The applicant may have a National Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination or be committed to completing this award upon successful appointment.  You will be a confident and passionate primary teacher motivated to remove barriers for children who have an educational need.  You will love learning . You will demonstrate high expectations,  you will be proactive, reflective and resilient and you will advocate for inclusivity.  You will be able to model empathy and respect and champion effective provision for children with additional needs. 

The school is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches. 

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the school.