SENCO - Northampton & Wellingborough Area

Contract Type: Permanent.

Salary: Salary information available on request

Hours: 27.50 hours per week. 

Starting: 1 September 2026

Are you passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their full potential?

Do you have the expertise and drive to lead and develop inclusive practice in a vibrant and supportive school environment? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a full time SENCO to join our central team, working with schools within the Northampton and Wellingborough area. 

As SENCO, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality SEND provision, ensuring that all pupils with additional needs receive the support and guidance required to thrive. Working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies, you will provide strategic leadership and drive forward our inclusive ethos.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the National Award for SEN Coordination (or be willing to work towards it).
• Have experience in supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs across primary age groups.
• Be able to work flexibly, prioritising where needed
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching approaches.
• Be able to support teaching staff to formulate, implement, and review SEN Support Plans effectively.
• Work along side SLT to deliver CPD and mentor others.
• Have experience working with external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Have a good eye for detail and be able to write compelling applications for additional support to the Local Authority and other agencies.
• Be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with pupils, parents, staff, and external professionals.
• Have the ability to lead and manage support staff to deliver outstanding SEND provision.
• Be highly organised, proactive, and committed to continuous professional development.
• Is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.
• Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare - both at home and in school.

In return, we will offer:

• A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.
• A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Vivup.
• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.
• High quality support in your role from a knowledgeable and proactive SEND team.

For future information regarding this role, please contact Helen Buckley, our Director of Safeguarding and SEND (Compliance) at the below address:

Helen.Buckley@pdet.org.uk

We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

More information about the  Trust can be found on the following websites:

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specifications.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. To avoid disappointment, please do not delay in applying!

PDET, and all of our schools, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, and references will be sought prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer.