St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh, IP7 5BH
MPS/UPS (+SEN allowance for |SEND qualification where applicable)
0.4 FTE
Required from January 2025
Your Role
We are looking to recruit a non-teaching energetic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable SENCO to join our friendly, inclusive school. The post is part-time for 2 days a week.
Your Responsibilities
We are looking for someone who is passionately committed to promoting inclusive education, who can ensure that all our pupils have access to the whole curriculum and have their individual needs met.
We are looking for a SENCO who will -
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEN policy
- Co-ordinate provision for children with SEN
- Support staff in understanding the needs of SEND pupils, through CPD and monitoring
- Liaise with parents/carers of pupils with SEN
- Have commitment and determination to champion our children to meet their potential
You will need
- National SENDCO Award or be working towards
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Strong behaviour and management skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent subject knowledge
- A good understanding of SEND Code of practice
- Good understanding of the national curriculum in all phases
About Us
St Mary's C of E Primary, Hadleigh is a medium sized school (150 pupils) in the heart of Suffolk. We are part of the Diocesan MAT and have a friendly and committed team. We build strong foundations and use our school values to enable our children to reach their fullest potential. They learn to value themselves, cherish one another and take responsibility for the world around them. We are a 'Good' school (Ofsted, May 2025).
We will offer you:
- A welcoming, caring and friendly team – including a dedicated pastoral team
- A non-class based role
- A unique opportunity to help shape a school with a new leadership team and keen, eager children, governors and parents
- A Multi Academy Trust (MAT) who put the children at the centre of all their decisions
- A school and MAT who care about staff workload and wellbeing
- Professional development opportunities
For more information:
For an informal discussion please contact Matt Vale-Smith, Headteacher on (01473) 823268.
More information can also be found on our website https://www.stmaryshad.co.uk
To organise visits to the school please contact Simone Ferguson, Office Manager at admin@stmaryshad.co.uk or on (01473) 823268
How to apply:
An application pack can be downloaded below:
Application Form
Job Description
Completed applications to be returned to admin@stmaryshad.co.uk or posted.
Closing Date: 5pm, 16th October 2025
Interview date: 22nd October 2025
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for all posts.