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Job Title: SENDCo- Parkwood Academy
Contract: Permanent
FTE: 0.6
Scale: Main Scale 1-6/Upper Pay Range 1-3 (depending on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: £19,749.60 - £30,628.80 & TLR2b £6065.00 (depending on qualifications and experience)
Start Date: Monday 5th January 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Midday
Interview Date: Week Commencing 8th December 2025
Lead, Inspire and Champion Inclusion - SENCo Wanted!
Are you a passionate, dedicated and child focused SENDCo who will be the advocate and whole-school driving force supporting children with identified SEND needs? Parkwood Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking SENDCo to join our vibrant and inclusive school community.
At SEAT, our values of belonging, compassion, curiosity and empowerment underpin everything we do. As SENDCo, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our strategic vision for inclusion and SEND provision, ensuring that every pupil receives the support, encouragement, and opportunities they need to achieve their full potential.
You will lead the development and implementation of the school's SEN policy, oversee effective interventions and support, and work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals to remove barriers to learning. A key part of your role will be to guide and inspire colleagues, promote best practice in teaching and learning, and uphold the highest standards of provision for pupils with additional needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and skilled professional to influence whole-school practice and champion positive outcomes for pupils with SEND. The working pattern will be discussed at interview.
If you are ready to lead with passion, integrity and purpose - and believe in the power of inclusive education - we would love to hear from you!
What's in it for you?
● A supportive and inclusive work environment where you're truly valued
● A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
● A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
● The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues
If you're ready to make a real impact and take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now and be part of something amazing!
Please click the 'Apply for this Vacancy' button to complete our application form. Once completed, send it along with your Recruitment Monitoring Information form to recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk.
At the South Essex Academy Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively promote equality of opportunity for all.
Parkwood Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.
We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline.
Information about the School
Nestled in the heart of Melbourne Drive, Chelmsford, Parkwood Academy is a thriving primary school within the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), a dynamic network of schools that champion collaboration and mutual support. SEAT is a multi-academy trust comprising a family of primary schools that actively work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and staff.