Job Description

The Headteacher of Bournes Green Infant and Junior Schools and the CEO of SECAT are seeking to appoint a part-time SENCO to join our dedicated and ambitious team.

Are you a passionate and driven SENCO ready to make a real difference? We are looking for an driven, innovative, and compassionate Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our dedicated team and lead inclusive practice across our two vibrant schools.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive environment where every child's individual needs are recognised, respected, and met. As SENCO, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of our SEND provision, ensuring all pupils receive the education, care, and opportunities they need to thrive.

You will be a highly skilled practitioner who brings vision, energy, and expertise to the role. Ideally, you will hold the National SENCO Qualification (or be working towards it) and have experience supporting pupils with a diverse range of needs. A strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice is essential, as is a collaborative, child-centred approach.

If you share our commitment to excellence, equity, and inclusion and are excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a supportive, positive and happy school community where professional growth and pupil success go hand in hand.

Information about the School

Bournes Green Infant & Junior Schools are two successful, happy and heavily oversubscribed schools which serve the community of Thorpe Bay. We are committed to ensuring our children are given a first-class primary education. Our schools are particularly strong with their academic achievements as well as being known for their sporting prowess and our comprehensive Personal Development offer.

Our children are delightful; they are well behaved, articulate and keen to learn.

We have a wonderful parent community who are very supportive and ensure that their children have strong attendance and come to school ready to learn. In return, our parents expect us to provide an engaging, fun and inclusive curriculum and a range of additional opportunities.

We have a wonderful site with fantastic grounds and include forest areas, playgrounds, an artificial grass pitch, a huge field and wonderful outdoor equipment. We also have access to an on-site seasonable swimming pool and have two libraries and ICT Suite.