We are looking for a self-motivated, inspirational and visionary SENCO. The post would suit someone who demonstrates passion, commitment and the desire to make ‘a real difference’.  As SENCO you will take on the responsibility for the day-to-day operation for the provision made by the school for pupils with SEND across the school. This is a hugely rewarding opportunity to make a difference in children’s lives and realise the aspirations of our most supportive parents/carers.   

At St Mary's school, we are proud of our good OFSTED rating across all areas (2025) and our Good SIAMS rating (2018). We are confident that at St Mary's you will find a community where standards of behaviour and respect for others are given a high priority, where every child is encouraged to strive to achieve their best in an environment where children are happy and eager to learn.

Candidates should have:- 

• Qualified teacher status
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination.
• Experience of working as a SENDCO with children in a school setting
• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position

We can offer: 

• We can offer you an excellent working school environment where staff are happy, positive and dedicated 
• The school is well resourced and have highly effective and well-established intervention strategies 
• We have a strong and clear vision with an engaging curriculum which develops and celebrates the potential of each child 
• Positive relationships with families of children with SEND 

Full details of the role are provided in the job description. 

If you would like to come and visit our school, please call our office to arrange this.

The benefits of joining the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust:

The ODBST family consists of 13 primary schools across Buckinghamshire, and we are delighted you are considering joining St Mary's School for the next step in your career.

Being part of a Trust, makes you part of the family and this comes with many opportunities from CPD training and networking to in-house support and career development.

Whether your role is as a leader, local governing body member, teacher, learning support, school business manager or any another role at one of our schools, your contribution to our organisation and therefore to the lives and outcomes of our pupils will be very much valued.

We are committed to our staff and offer benefits which include:

• Employee Assistance Programme 
• We follow Teachers Terms and Conditions
• Graded Pay Scales for Support Staff
• Extensive CPD, Coaching and Mentoring course and opportunities in-house and external.
• Networking for not just our Headteachers but our Office teams, Leaders, ECT’s, Subject leads, DSL’s and SENCO’s.
• Inspection updates
• Pension for both support and teaching staff
• Term time only working for many of our roles
• Finally, by being part of ODBST, you are becoming part of and impacting children’s futures, and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.

The ODBST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  Post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check.  ODBST is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 because it is a post which involves working directly with children or young people and the applicant is required to declare any criminal convictions (or cautions or bind-overs) including those which are “spent”.  The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975