Job Description

SENCo (Part time - 0.7 FTE)

MPS/UPS

A brilliant opportunity has arisen to join the Senior Leadership team at St Joseph's as we continue our exciting journey of growth and development. We are looking to appoint a motivated, dynamic and passionate SENCo to support and contribute further to the success of our school.

Our community is excited to work with a SENCo who is caring, knowledgeable, whilst bringing an innovative and creative approach to supporting and enhancing SEN provision and effectively leading the progress and achievement of our SEND pupils.

At the heart of our vision is that "everybody thrives" and wish others with the same mindset to join us.

Our ideal candidate would be one who will:

· be passionate about inclusion and special educational needs

· be an exemplary primary school teacher

· be an excellent communicator with children, colleagues, governors, external agencies, professionals and parents

· have a strong understanding of the SEN Code of Practice

· have knowledge of effective teaching and learning styles and how they can be used effectively for individual children

· able to lead colleagues to further develop provision for SEND pupils

· have the skills to support and train staff to meet the needs of pupils with SEMH as well as other needs eg ASD, ADHD

· have excellent planning and organisation skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines

· have resilience and the ability to work under pressure

· Either have the SEND qualification or be committed to achieving this in the next 2-3 years.

· Either be catholic or wiling to actively supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.

In return, we can offer you:

· A supportive, welcoming and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith

· The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and friendly children, and engaged parents

· Excellent CPD opportunities and encouragement to grow in your career + dedicated leadership time.

· A team of hard working, flexible and conscientious staff who work together to provide the best education and support for our pupils

· An enthusiastic and supportive Local Governing Committee and Trust

· The benefits of extensive support and collaboration across our Trust schools and the wider Diocese of Brentwood alongside opportunities for further professional development

· A school based in a vibrant area of regeneration with a growing economy

· All the support needed in the form of individual coaching and mentoring from the Executive Headteacher and Trust Inclusion Lead.

We would love to meet you and warmly welcome visitors to the school; please call Mrs Staples (01375 672217) who will assist you to arrange an appointment and to receive an application pack. A completed application form and all other related documents should be sent by email to: email:admin@stjosephsprimary.thurrock.sch.uk

The School and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment

checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Closing Date: 20.10.25 (midday) Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: 1st January 2026

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Christus Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.

Information about the School

Under new leadership we are on an exciting journey of growth and development whilst maintaining our Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values.

We are a vibrant Catholic primary school which has enjoys a rich partnership with both our community and the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph. We enjoy wonderful support from our parents in providing an environment where our children flourish. This is a happy school where children are supported and encouraged to have a go and take risks. Inspired by Christ, we work together to achieve our best.

We promote a rich curriculum with a strong emphasis physical and mental wellbeing as well as utilising our outdoor learning resources with our newly developing Forest School space. We serve our community by providing a welcoming, supportive and caring environment where children thrive academically and socially and where the stimulating, aspirational learning ethos reflects high expectations. We would love you to join us.

For the right candidate there will be plentiful opportunities for growth, development and leadership; we consider that changing our children's lives for the better is central to our vision and want others with the same mindset to join us.