SENCO
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5LD |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | e1c57b9f-e341-4e81-82b7-a1c72491d9bd |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and committed Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our school on a permanent, part-time basis (three days per week). This is a non-teaching role with a clear whole school leadership remit.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SENCO with strategic vision and drive to shape and strengthen the future of SEND and inclusive practice at Mapperley Plains Primary School. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable children to achieve their best possible outcomes in terms of wellbeing, personal development and academic progress.
Working closely with the Head Teacher and wider leadership team, the SENCO will provide strategic and operational leadership of SEND and inclusion across the school. The post holder will play a central role in securing high quality inclusive education for all children, ensuring that provision for pupils with SEND contributes strongly to positive outcomes and whole school improvement.
This role also includes responsibility as the school’s Designated Teacher for looked after and previously looked after children. The postholder will have strategic oversight of provision, progress and wellbeing for these children and will work closely with the Virtual School, social care professionals and families to ensure that they are well supported and achieve their best possible outcomes.
What the school offers its staff
• A warm, supportive school community grounded in our values of kindness, curiosity and striving to be my best
• Engaged, enthusiastic children who are curious, motivated and enjoy learning
• A committed, collaborative and highly professional staff team
• A high trust professional culture and the opportunity to shape inclusion strategically across the school
• A senior leadership role with genuine influence, responsibility and scope to make a lasting impact
• High quality professional development, leadership growth and career progression opportunities
Further details about the role
Closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 23 February 2026
Interviews: Thursday 26 February 2026
Further details about the role and an application form are available on our website. Completed application forms should be returned by email to: office@mapperleyplains.notts.sch.uk
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit or have any questions about the role, please contact our school office on 0115 964 9360.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and committed Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our school on a permanent, part-time basis (three days per week). This is a non-teaching role with a clear whole school leadership remit.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SENCO with strategic vision and drive to shape and strengthen the future of SEND and inclusive practice at Mapperley Plains Primary School. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable children to achieve their best possible outcomes in terms of wellbeing, personal development and academic progress.
Working closely with the Head Teacher and wider leadership team, the SENCO will provide strategic and operational leadership of SEND and inclusion across the school. The post holder will play a central role in securing high quality inclusive education for all children, ensuring that provision for pupils with SEND contributes strongly to positive outcomes and whole school improvement.
This role also includes responsibility as the school’s Designated Teacher for looked after and previously looked after children. The postholder will have strategic oversight of provision, progress and wellbeing for these children and will work closely with the Virtual School, social care professionals and families to ensure that they are well supported and achieve their best possible outcomes.
What the school offers its staff
• A warm, supportive school community grounded in our values of kindness, curiosity and striving to be my best
• Engaged, enthusiastic children who are curious, motivated and enjoy learning
• A committed, collaborative and highly professional staff team
• A high trust professional culture and the opportunity to shape inclusion strategically across the school
• A senior leadership role with genuine influence, responsibility and scope to make a lasting impact
• High quality professional development, leadership growth and career progression opportunities
Further details about the role
Closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 23 February 2026
Interviews: Thursday 26 February 2026
Further details about the role and an application form are available on our website. Completed application forms should be returned by email to: office@mapperleyplains.notts.sch.uk
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit or have any questions about the role, please contact our school office on 0115 964 9360.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.