Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCO) (Norwich)
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS) + TLR2 £4,260 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Inspiration Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MAR20265830 |
Summary
Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS) + TLR2 £4,260
Start Date: September 2026
Norwich Primary Academy and Cringleford Prep are looking for an enthusiastic, inspiring, and ambitious qualified teacher to work as a special education needs coordinator, supporting pupils with special educational needs and helping them to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate must be passionate about changing lives and outcomes of young people, and keen to develop as a practitioner.
The role will be split with 4 days at Norwich Primary Academy (Norwich, NR5 8ED) and 1 day at Cringleford Prep (Cringleford, NR4 7FU).
We welcome applicants to visit the school for an informal meeting.
What You’ll Be Doing
- To support and/or lead the implementation of a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- To lead on and promote high teaching standards, pupil achievement and progress for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
- To offer active support for SEN pupils regarding the Academy’s Policies and Procedures, taking into account Teachers’ Standards Teaching as required.
The ideal candidate will have:
Essential:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Experience of working / teaching / caring for children of relevant age
- Experience of working in partnership with parents
- Ability to make decisions, identify and solve problems based on thorough analysis and sound judgement.
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
- Knowledge of the statutory requirements of legislation concerning equal opportunities, health and safety, SEND and child protection
- Qualified with the National award for SENDCo or NPQSEND
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Norwich Primary Academy is a Good school dedicated to developing happy, well-rounded young people who are fully prepared for the next steps in their education. Our pupils enjoy their time at school, aim high, and are inspired to be the best they can be. We work closely with our community to ensure every child is safe, supported, and thriving. Children at Norwich Primary Academy follow an aspirational, knowledge-rich curriculum that builds essential subject knowledge and vocabulary, alongside a broad programme of enrichment, trips, and activities designed to develop cultural capital and create memorable learning experiences.
Norwich Primary Academy was rated Good when inspected by Ofsted in November 2019. Ofsted found that Norwich Primary Academy is a school where pupils learn well. They said that pupils have a curriculum that helps them to learn more and remember more.
Cringleford Prep is a brand-new, state-of-the-art primary school in the heart of Cringleford, Norwich. Opened in 2024, the school offers a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative learning environment for children aged 4-11. With modern facilities, including 14 classrooms, a sports hall, multi-use games areas, and expansive outdoor spaces, Cringleford Prep combines a strong academic curriculum with exceptional enrichment opportunities.
Our vision here at Cringleford Prep is to nurture children who are strong in character, curious of mind, have compassionate hearts and are courageous in spirit. We are looking for someone is excited by this and will actively contribute to the ethos and values of our school. Our motto is “excellence, every child, every day.”
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 18th March 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 23rd March 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Start Date: September 2026
Norwich Primary Academy and Cringleford Prep are looking for an enthusiastic, inspiring, and ambitious qualified teacher to work as a special education needs coordinator, supporting pupils with special educational needs and helping them to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate must be passionate about changing lives and outcomes of young people, and keen to develop as a practitioner.
The role will be split with 4 days at Norwich Primary Academy (Norwich, NR5 8ED) and 1 day at Cringleford Prep (Cringleford, NR4 7FU).
We welcome applicants to visit the school for an informal meeting.
What You’ll Be Doing
- To support and/or lead the implementation of a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- To lead on and promote high teaching standards, pupil achievement and progress for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
- To offer active support for SEN pupils regarding the Academy’s Policies and Procedures, taking into account Teachers’ Standards Teaching as required.
The ideal candidate will have:
Essential:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Experience of working / teaching / caring for children of relevant age
- Experience of working in partnership with parents
- Ability to make decisions, identify and solve problems based on thorough analysis and sound judgement.
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
- Knowledge of the statutory requirements of legislation concerning equal opportunities, health and safety, SEND and child protection
- Qualified with the National award for SENDCo or NPQSEND
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Norwich Primary Academy is a Good school dedicated to developing happy, well-rounded young people who are fully prepared for the next steps in their education. Our pupils enjoy their time at school, aim high, and are inspired to be the best they can be. We work closely with our community to ensure every child is safe, supported, and thriving. Children at Norwich Primary Academy follow an aspirational, knowledge-rich curriculum that builds essential subject knowledge and vocabulary, alongside a broad programme of enrichment, trips, and activities designed to develop cultural capital and create memorable learning experiences.
Norwich Primary Academy was rated Good when inspected by Ofsted in November 2019. Ofsted found that Norwich Primary Academy is a school where pupils learn well. They said that pupils have a curriculum that helps them to learn more and remember more.
Cringleford Prep is a brand-new, state-of-the-art primary school in the heart of Cringleford, Norwich. Opened in 2024, the school offers a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative learning environment for children aged 4-11. With modern facilities, including 14 classrooms, a sports hall, multi-use games areas, and expansive outdoor spaces, Cringleford Prep combines a strong academic curriculum with exceptional enrichment opportunities.
Our vision here at Cringleford Prep is to nurture children who are strong in character, curious of mind, have compassionate hearts and are courageous in spirit. We are looking for someone is excited by this and will actively contribute to the ethos and values of our school. Our motto is “excellence, every child, every day.”
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 18th March 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 23rd March 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.