Kingsway Community Primary School

SENCO

Part time (3 days per week), permanent

Grade: Main to upper pay scale + TLR 2a £3,527 (pro rata)

Start date: 13^th April 2026 (flexibility may be possible for the right candidate)

Location: Kingsway Primary School, Baker Avenue, Leamington Spa, CV31 3HB

Every role at Kingsway Community Primary School supports children to thrive. This one transforms their school experience.

We are a school that champions every child. We celebrate difference, work closely with families, and believe that belonging is the foundation of learning.

We are looking for a SENCO who believes that inclusion isn’t a checklist — it’s a culture. Someone who sees potential where others see barriers, who listens deeply, and who understands that the right support at the right time can change the entire trajectory of a child’s life.

You’ll feel at home here if you’re a SENCO who:

• Notices the small things that make a big difference
• Builds trust with families through honesty, warmth and clarity
• Believes high expectations and high support go hand in hand
• Knows that SEND is everyone’s responsibility — and helps staff feel confident and capable
• Thrives on collaboration and isn’t afraid to challenge when it’s right for a child
• Brings optimism, resilience and a sense of purpose to your work

You’ll play a key role in building our new Inclusion Team from the ground up, working closely with our newly appointed Deputy Headteacher, the Inclusion Lead, to shape the future of SEND provision.

As the lead for SEND across school, you’ll line manage our two Inclusion Assistants and ensure every child with additional needs receives an ambitious, personalised education. You will also take the lead on coordinating support for pupils with medical needs, ensuring that care plans are robust, understood, and implemented with dignity, clarity and compassion. In addition, you will fulfil the statutory role of Designated Teacher for Looked After and Previously Looked After Children, championing their progress, wellbeing and sense of belonging across our school.

What our pupils say:

“If someone is having a hard day, we would like our SENCO to help with their difficulties and calm them down.” — Year 3

“We would like our SENCO to have a calm voice, be helpful and kind and respect everyone's opinions and needs.”— Year 5

If you want to make a difference that lasts long after children leave primary school, we would love to meet you.

About Kingsway Community Primary School:

Kingsway Community Primary School is at the heart of our community, serving children aged between 4 and 11 years old. Following extensive renovation, we offer a nurturing environment where all children can flourish and show their true potential. We promote high expectations with a positive ‘can do’ attitude, build strong relationships and celebrate both individual and collective achievements. Our dedicated staff make a significant impact on outcomes for all pupils.

We are proud to be part of the Community Academies Trust; a multi-academy trust committed to transforming schools into community hubs through a holistic approach to education.

What Kingsway and Community Academies Trust can offer you:

·         A genuinely supportive leadership team that values your expertise

·         Time to lead – not just manage paperwork

·         A culture where inclusion is lived, not laminated

·         A commitment to your development, including NASENCO support if needed

·         A warm, collaborative staff team who care deeply about children

·         Pupils who will make you smile every day

·         Professional networking across the trust and beyond

·         A supportive school and trust that highly value their employees

·         Amazing children and families who value relationships and partnerships with the school and its community

·         A competitive salary and pension (Local Government Pension Scheme)

·         An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package

·         Wellbeing initiatives

·         Flexible working opportunities

·         Access to the Vivup benefits portal

If this role is of interest to you and you can contribute to our future success, please complete an application by visiting: https://www.kingswayprimaryschool.org/

Visits are strongly and warmly encouraged. Tours will take place between 1pm and 3pm on Wednesday 4^th February 2026 and between 9am and 12pm on Friday 6^th February 2026.

To arrange an appointment with Sara Hartshorn, our Headteacher, please contact the school office on 01926 426896 or email admin@kingswayprimaryschool.org

Closing date: Thursday 12^th February 2026 at 9am

Shortlisting: Thursday 12^th February 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 25th February 2026

Community Academies Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards that flow from the Community Academies Trust vision and values.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The role is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6 

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