Family SENCO

Location: Nottinghamshire, working across a family of schools (both primary and secondary), UK

Education Phase: Primary

Job Role: SENDCO

Working Pattern: Part-Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Interview Date: Week beginning Monday 30th June

About us

Position: Family SENCO

Type of Vacancy: Part-time and Permanent

Number of Days per Week: 2 days

Location: Based at George Spencer Academy/working across a family of schools

Start Date: September 2025

Advert

A family of schools is seeking an experienced teacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator to join their team. The successful candidate will coordinate a team of professionals, manage the family AFN budget, and support SENCOs across the schools.

The role involves working 2 days per week, with a pattern of either Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to develop their leadership skills.

Main Duties:

• Ensure funding decisions for children with significant SEN are fair, agreed, and transparent.
• Support the moderation process by visiting all schools at least half termly to review identified children, their provision, and needs.
• Maintain, review, and develop working practices following SEN policies and protocols.
• Manage the Family AFN budget and HLN process.
• Disseminate new initiatives and good practice.
• Chair family SENCO meetings.
• Attend relevant training and lead staff training in schools.
• Liaise with Family Head Teachers and attend Family of Heads meetings termly.
• Coordinate with all school SENCOs within the family and ensure effective transition arrangements between primary and secondary schools. Develop links with Children's Services, parents, and the local community.

Schools covered by this post:

Banks Road Infant and Nursery, Chetwynd Road Academy, Fairfield Primary Academy, George Spencer Academy, Toton Bispham Drive Junior, and William Lilley Infant and Nursery.

Applicants must complete an application form including a supporting statement of their philosophy and relevant details.

The schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date and Interview

Interviews will take place during the week beginning Monday 30th June.