Job roles: SENCo Required from: May 2025

Contract type:   Full time, temporary

Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 (subject to Teacher’s Pay & Conditions)

 

St. John’s Primary Academy has an opportunity to recruit an experienced teacher and fully qualified SENCO to join our team.

 

St. John’s is a larger than average, thriving academy and we are particularly seeking a passionate, dedicated, SENCO. We believe this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils in this non-class-based role.

 

The academy sets high expectations for children to succeed and make outstanding progress. We consistently develop children’s confidence and ambitions and encourage them to grow and become accountable, independent learners.

 

This full-time role provides:

A dynamic, supportive team and a fantastic school community. The opportunity to focus solely on the coordination and support of SEN provision, without any classroom teaching responsibilities.

The opportunity to develop a SENCo Team comprising of other teaching and support staff.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the provision for children with special educational needs across the academy.

• Work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for students.

• Develop and implement individual learning plans, ensuring that students' needs are met effectively.

• Provide advice, guidance, and training to staff to enhance inclusive practices across the school.

• Monitor and evaluate the progress of students with SEND, ensuring that they receive appropriate interventions and support.

 

What you'll need to succeed:

• You will hold a full UK Qualification for Special Educational Needs Coordination (or equivalent).

• Have a proven track record of working effectively with children with SEND.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, supporting staff and students alike.

• Hold a full QTS. We are also interested in hearing from experienced members of staff who may not be qualified at this time but who are passionate about SEND provision and are willing to undertake the Special Educational Needs qualification should they be appointed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Us:

Future Generation Trust is a small, growing Trust of primary phase academies in Staffordshire.

 

FGT aims to create a strong positive culture in all of its academies in which valuable life skills will be delivered. Quality teaching, built upon a foundation of care and support will lead to high levels of attainment, achievement and confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning.

 

St. John’s Primary Academy, Essington, is a Church School which works closely with the community.  To continue our improvement, it is imperative that we appoint talented members of staff who share our vision of delivering a broad, balanced and exciting curriculum in a bright, attractive and supportive environment.

 

To see what type of academy we are please take the time to look at:

Our Twitter feed @StJohns_Eagle Our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/StJohnseagle Visit our Website at https://www.stjohns-eagle.com/

 

 

We are looking for someone who is:

a qualified teacher with a passion for teaching and learning able to demonstrate commitment to raising standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all learners committed to working as part of a team and fully take part in the life of our school and our community

 

The successful candidates will align themselves closely with the values and ethos of the academy   and match the high levels of discretionary effort that current staff display.

 

At St. John’s we can offer ambitious teachers:

an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience a track record of staff successfully obtaining promotion following service at our academy high quality professional development opportunities and the support of skilled staff, in return for high levels of commitment

 

Potential candidates are highly recommended to visit the academy and meet with members of the Leadership Team. There will also be opportunities for interested staff to discuss their individual circumstances and explore the possibility of making credible applications.

Appointments can be made by emailing lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy either during or outside of school hours.  Scheduled visit dates are as follows:

Wednesday 19^th March – 9:15am or 4:00pm Thursday 20^th March – 2:00pm or 4:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

Completed applications should be emailed to Laura Greenhouse at lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy

 

Please include a supporting letter of no more than two A4 sheets, detailing your strengths and experience.  Only fully completed applications will be accepted, do not include CV’s.

Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted by phone or e-mail.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 21^st March at 9:00am

 

Prior to interview references will be requested.

Interviews:        Thursday 27^th March 2025

 

 

 

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the academy website.  This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

 

St. John’s Primary Academy

Hobnock Road, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2RF

Telephone: 01922 476695

 

St. John’s Primary Academy is part of Future Generation Trust

In the future generation we trust!