One-Year Secondment Opportunity: Part‑Time SENCO & Class Teacher

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring SENCO to join the Whitkirk team for one year in the first instance, on a secondment basis. The successful candidate will lead SEND across the school, working closely alongside our Acting Deputy Headteacher, who leads Inclusion, as part of a strong and supportive leadership team.

Alongside the SENCO role, the post-holder will have a part-time classroom responsibility, working in either EYFS or Lower KS2, depending on the experience and strengths of the successful candidate. The role is structured as a 50/50 split between both responsibilities.

This role provides an excellent professional development pathway for those wishing to develop their expertise and leadership within SEND and inclusion.

About our School

Whitkirk Primary School is proud to be known as “the school with a big heart,” where happiness, kindness, and respect are at the core of everything we do. We are proud to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and supported from the very start of their journey with us.  Our dedicated and skilled staff are deeply committed to building positive relationships and supporting each child's academic, personal, and emotional development. We believe that when children feel settled and secure, they are ready to thrive — and that’s when the foundations for a lifelong love of learning are laid. 

We offer high-quality teaching alongside a broad and enriching curriculum, filled with meaningful opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. From inspiring lessons to creative projects, outdoor learning, and wider experiences, we aim to spark curiosity, build confidence, and encourage every child to aim high.  Our school is a vibrant, hard-working, and welcoming community where every pupil is inspired to reach their full potential. We are excited to share this learning journey with you and what an exceptional journey it promises to be. 

Our core values of achievement, safety, respect, friendship, forgiveness, trust aren’t just words; they shape everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous benefits, rewards and discounts: Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Whitkirk Primary School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• A reflective and knowledgeable practitioner with a strong understanding of SEND processes, statutory requirements and effective approaches to supporting pupils with additional needs.
• An organised and proactive coordinator who can balance classroom teaching with the strategic and day to day demands of the SENDCo role.
• An effective communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external agencies to ensure high quality support for all learners.
• A committed team member who contributes to a culture of inclusion, works collaboratively with leaders and demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development.

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, please email Angela Quarmby at quarmbya1@wps.rklt.co.uk

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as received, so this advert may close early should a suitable candidate be found.