A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a teacher/SENDCo to join our friendly and supportive team at Burntstump Seely C of E Primary Academy! Are you an inspiring and reflective practitioner? Are you keen to develop the whole child to their full potential? Are you an inspirational champion of inclusion who understands how children with SEND can thrive within a mainstream setting? Would you like to work in an idyllic, rural setting? The Governors of Burntstump Seely wish to appoint a committed, passionate and hard-working full-time teacher with responsibility as a SENDCo to join their dedicated team from September 2026. We are looking for an inspirational champion of inclusion who understands how children with SEND can thrive within a mainstream classroom and someone who will inspire and challenge our children. What skills and experience we're looking for Essential Criteria: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• The National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for SENDCos (or the NASENCo if completed/started before Sept 2024).

• Evidence of experience in team leadership and the implementation of SEND policies. • Proven inspirational and skilled classroom teacher and teacher of children with SEND

• A champion of inclusion and demonstrable passion for supporting children with identified SEND

• A clear understanding of how young people with identified SEND can be supported to achieve in the mainstream classroom

• A sound knowledge of Child Safeguarding and the SEND Code of Practice.

What the school offers its staff

At Burntstump Seely we endeavour to create a positive, inspirational and nurturing experience in an environment of mutual respect. This is embedded in our inclusive Christian community where we welcome families of all faiths or none. We are a small church school with a family feel and we are proud to know our children and families well. We ensure that everyone’s gifts are discovered, valued and nurtured so that all can flourish. We are a school that is fully inclusive, ambitious, and aspirational. We believe in making a tangible difference in the lives of our learners, and we want a SENDCo who shares that "professional curiosity" to drive new initiatives forward. Burntstump Seely is a proud partner academy of SNMAT. Being part of this Trust is unlike working for others; they know quality when they see it and always look to retain excellence! Because they share our drive to provide the very best quality of education for our children, we are not bound by corporate colours or policies, meaning that your input could truly make a difference to our provision.

This post would suit someone who:

• Is a creative and enthusiastic teacher with excellent classroom practice

• Has a secure knowledge of the primary curriculum

• Has a secure understanding of the policies and practices for SEND

• Has a good knowledge of child development and what helps all children learn

• Truly enjoys teaching and strives to be their best

• Has high expectations of themselves and of what the children can achieve

• Works as part of a wider team to raise levels of aspiration and achievement for all

• Inspires and motivates children, staff, parents/carers

• Shows a commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners

• Understands how to nurture and support all children

• Has good self-management, communication and organisation skills

• Is a proactive team player, who can use their initiative and who makes things happen

In return, we can offer you:

• A good school with a happy and welcoming working environment

• Polite, motivated and respectful children who are eager to learn

• A highly supportive team who share great ideas, celebrate successes and tackle challenges together

• A supportive governing body and leadership team

• A commitment to your professional development

The Role:  As a key member of our team, you will oversee targeted provision for children with additional needs, vulnerabilities, or barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Teaching KS1 children in the morning and providing some PPA cover in KS2. This enable you to have first-hand experience of all of the children within school which will support you in your role as SENDCo. Please note that PPA cover is already planned for and will only require adapting for individuals.

• Leading on SEND policy and practice in conjunction with all stakeholders.

• Preparing statutory paperwork and making appropriate external referrals.

• Working closely with professionals and supporting our highly engaged parent community.

• Supporting staff with Quality First Teaching, ensuring classroom adaptations are both effective and inclusive.