SENCO & Inclusion Lead
| Posting date: | 14 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | BRACKLEY, Northamptonshire, NN13 6EE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2d01900c-964e-4c72-bf25-91371197d8b1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential Criteria:
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• National Award for SENCo, or willingness to work towards this
• Evidence of relevant professional development, particularly relating to SEND and behaviou
• Successful teaching experience in a primary setting
• Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND, including SEMH
• Experience of leading, coaching or supporting staff in inclusive practice
• Thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation
• Skilled in de-escalation strategies and restorative approaches
• Ability to design and implement positive behaviour strategies and individualised support (behaviour) plans
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage and maintain accurate SEND records
• Understanding of effective provision for pupils with additional needs
• Ability to deliver effective staff training/ CPD
• Knowledge of exam access arrangements
• High expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion
• Calm, reflective and solution-focused approach
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Commitment to the ethos and values of Brackley C of E Junior School
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
▪We are a welcoming, caring and supportive team dedicated to nurturing and supporting the whole child.
▪We are a school community that values strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families and recognises the importance of a community working together to raise and support children.
▪We provide opportunities for professional development and training.
▪We can offer you the chance to make a real difference in children’s lives, supporting their mental health and well-being and fostering their confidence and resilience.
Commitment to safeguarding
Brackley C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Essential Criteria:
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• National Award for SENCo, or willingness to work towards this
• Evidence of relevant professional development, particularly relating to SEND and behaviou
• Successful teaching experience in a primary setting
• Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND, including SEMH
• Experience of leading, coaching or supporting staff in inclusive practice
• Thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation
• Skilled in de-escalation strategies and restorative approaches
• Ability to design and implement positive behaviour strategies and individualised support (behaviour) plans
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage and maintain accurate SEND records
• Understanding of effective provision for pupils with additional needs
• Ability to deliver effective staff training/ CPD
• Knowledge of exam access arrangements
• High expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion
• Calm, reflective and solution-focused approach
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Commitment to the ethos and values of Brackley C of E Junior School
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
▪We are a welcoming, caring and supportive team dedicated to nurturing and supporting the whole child.
▪We are a school community that values strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families and recognises the importance of a community working together to raise and support children.
▪We provide opportunities for professional development and training.
▪We can offer you the chance to make a real difference in children’s lives, supporting their mental health and well-being and fostering their confidence and resilience.
Commitment to safeguarding
Brackley C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.