About this role
Part of the Sapientia Education Trust
Tel: 01953 453491
Website: https://www.rosecroftprimary.org/
Salary – L2 – L3, £31,841 - £32,636 actual paPermanentPart Time 0.6 FTE Required from September 2026
Rosecroft Primary School is looking for a qualified SENCO to join our committed, friendly and supportive team for three days a week. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that every child receives the support they need to achieve their full potential. They will take responsibility for the strategic and operational provision for pupils with SEND.
This is very exciting opportunity to join Rosecroft Primary School as we have recently joined Sapientia Education Trust, an expanding multi-academy Trust with 13 Primary and 9 Secondary schools.
You will:
Lead and manage the school’s SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice. Identify and assess pupils with additional needs and coordinate appropriate interventions. Work closely with class teachers, support staff, and parents to ensure inclusive, high-quality teaching. Champion SEND as part of the school’s leadership team Liaise with external agencies, including educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and the local authority. Maintain accurate and up-to-date SEND records, including EHCPs and provision maps. Monitor and evaluate the impact of SEND provision across the school. Be a qualified teacher and hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or NPQ for SENDCos. Have a proven track record of improving outcomes for pupils with SEND. Be a passionate, reflective practitioner with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Our school can offer:
Fantastic children who enjoy school and strive to do their best A dedicated, friendly and supportive staff team ·Opportunities for working collaboratively with other schools in the Trust Amazing outdoor space A range of CPD opportunities
Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01953 453491 to arrange a visit. Please also visit our school website: www.rosecroftprimary.org
How to apply
A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.
For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via the online application form.
We reserve the right to close this role at any time following receipt of suitable applications, therefore early submission is recommended.
Closing date: Applications considered upon receipt.
Interview date: TBC
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people.
The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education “, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.