Trust SENCO at Jerounds Primary Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/JPA/50091

Location

Pyenest Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 4PH

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£34,398.00 - £46,839.00 Annually (FTE)
Teachers pay range Mainscale - UPS - SEND point available for suitably qualified candidate

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 10th Apr, 2026

Start Date

asap

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

week commencing 13/04/26

Interview Date(s) week commencing 13/04/26

About this Role

Trust SENCo – Across two schools (Jerounds and Harlowbury)

Salary: Teachers pay range Mainscale - UPS - SEND point available for suitably qualified candidate
Hours: Full-time (part time applications will be considered)
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: Director of Inclusion

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate SENCo to lead the strategic development and day-to-day coordination of Special Educational Needs provision across two schools in our Trust (Jerounds Primary Academy and Harlowbury Primary School). You will support pupils with SEN or a disability, provide professional guidance to staff, and work closely with parents and external agencies to ensure every child thrives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate SEND provision across both schools, ensuring the SEN policy is effectively implemented.
Maintain accurate SEND registers, provision maps, and monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
Support staff with guidance and professional development to ensure high-quality teaching for pupils with SEN.
Work with parents, carers, external agencies, and the local authority to secure the best outcomes for pupils.
Contribute to SEND reviews, self-evaluation, and the development of each school’s SEND Offer and Accessibility Plan.
Analyse pupil assessment data and use it to inform provision and interventions.
Promote inclusion across the curriculum, school community, and extra-curricular activities.
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, following Trust policies and the staff code of conduct.

Who We Are Looking For:

Qualified teacher with experience as a SENCo or in SEND leadership.
Must hold the National SENCO Award.
Strong knowledge of national and local SEND initiatives, legislation, and best practice.
Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
Ability to work across two schools, managing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of support.

Why Join Us:
This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils across two schools, shaping SEND provision and supporting staff development across the Trust.

💰 £5,000 Recruitment Incentive

To attract high-quality teachers, we are offering a £5,000 recruitment incentive for successful candidates (terms and conditions apply).*

*The £5,000 recruitment incentive is not available to Early Career Teachers (ECTs).*

*£5k payable on the successful completion of the probationary period.

Additional benefits at working at NET Academies Trust:

Additional 13 days school holidays
Working with a supportive SEND team
Working with a team of parent and family support workers
Dedicated SEND base in each school
Subsidised accommodation (subject to availability)
Individual career programme
Children who have a love of learning and a highly motivated staff team
A caring and happy learning environment
High expectations and excellent behaviour
Personalised staff well-being programme

The trust has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything they do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and all the schools within NET.

NET Academies Harlow offer a unique chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Being part of a growing primary cluster, teachers work in teams to share the responsibility for planning. We have a number of specialist teachers who work across our cluster who offer teachers expert knowledge in Maths, English, PE, Drama, Art and Music. At NET Academies Harlow we believe in the future development of our teachers, our staff development programme has meant teachers are successful in progressing the next stage of their career.

Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the academy. Please contact the school office by telephone on 01279 423485. 

 In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted

NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. 