Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL2 2RH |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75773646 |
Summary
Job Title: SENCO
School name: Moorgate Primary School
Working Pattern: Part Time
Working Hours: 16.5 hours (3 days per week days negotiable)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Mainscale £19,749.60 to £30,628.80 plus TLR2C
Closing Date & Short Listing: Noon Thursday 29th Jan 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 5th February 2026 (start date ASAP)
The Role The SENCO is an integral part of Moorgate Primary School. We are looking to appoint an experienced whole school SENCO who has knowledge and understanding of working with children with special needs and their families. We are looking for someone to join our enthusiastic, caring and committed team. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills (oral and written), be resilient and have good time management. They will have the ability to cope with deadlines and statutory requirements.
The post is busy and demanding and requires a highly motivated and organised individual who will need a pleasant and calm approach, be able to undertake a wide range of duties and be prepared to take on “anything” from the most basic to the most complex. The applicant should also be able to work as part of a team, and have a good sense of humour.
The post requires you to be responsible for the welfare and education of pupils in the age range 2 11 years, sharing in the ethos and vision of the school, moving towards its aims, and having due regard to the school’s policies and practice.
We can offer:-
An outstanding and friendly school that is actively involved in its community
A professional, positive and hard-working team
A supportive and knowledgeable governing body
Happy children who love learning and coming to school
The Moorgate Family Ethos of Aspire, Achieve and Sparkle
About Us Moorgate is a fully inclusive primary school in the Tonge Moor area of Bolton.
We can offer:-
An outstanding and friendly school that is actively involved in its community
A professional, positive and hard-working team
A supportive and knowledgeable governing body
Happy children who love learning and coming to school
The Moorgate Family Ethos of Aspire, Achieve and Sparkle
For further details of the role and how we use your data, please see:
Job Description and Person Specification
Application Form
Completed applications should be returned to: The Headteacher, Moorgate Primary School, Entwistle Street, Bolton BL2 2RH or email direct to office@moorgate.bolton.sch.uk
The School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check
Supporting Documents
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