Part Time SENDCo (70%)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our wonderful team at Queen’s Drive Infant School. We are looking for a part time SENDCo for April 2026. Come and join our amazing Infant School! We are a 3-form entry inner-city Peterborough school where inclusion is at the heart of all we do. We are looking to recruit a new SENDCo to join our team from 13th April 2026. This is part-time, permanent position working 70% (days can be negotiated). The successful candidate would be part of senior leadership and comes with a full TLR allowance.

What We Can Offer

• The SENDCo is an important role and is well valued – the successful applicant will be part of the Senior Leadership team
• Thorough induction and support during first term
• Support from colleagues and our Family Support Worker and our Mental Health Support Team lead
• Opportunities for own CPD and development
• Delightful children with supportive families

What We Are Looking For

• QTS Status and degree and at least 5 years teaching experience
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination or NPQ for SENDCo (or is working towards or willing to work towards this with training beginning in autumn term 2026)
• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Relevant training and experience working with 4-7year olds
• Leadership skills – being able to line manage support staff, analyse data and present information to different audiences
• Good knowledge of the National Curriculum / Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and inclusion
• An understanding of what makes “quality first” teaching, and of effective intervention strategies
• Interest and commitment to pupil wellbeing
• Commitment to own further development and experience of leading training for others
• Effective time management, prioritising and resilience

Application Process

We welcome visits to look around the school, please call [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden] to make an appointment or for an application pack.

Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026 @ 12pm

Interviews will be held W/B 9th February 2026

Safeguarding

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.