Key Role Information

Salary
32,916.00 - 51,048.00 + SEN Allowance
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
30/01/2026 12:00
Interview
11/02/2025
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
MPS-UPS + SEN allowance
Department
Teachers
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Brixington Primary Academy is looking to appoint a SENDCo. The post is a full time position.

  

The SENDCo role will be pivotal in leading SEND strategy across the school with the aim to improve provision and outcomes for all SEND learners within the school setting.

We are looking for someone who has high levels of self-organisation, enjoys communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and believes in teamwork and collaboration. You will, in turn, work with supportive staff team, be part of the leadership team, and benefit from opportunities to work with other schools and other school leaders across the trust. 

 

The successful applicant will be a passionate leader who is dedicated to making a difference and improving life chances for SEND pupils in every classroom and across the curriculum. We are looking for an individual who is able to work with subject leaders, school leaders, families and wider agencies in a proactive and innovative way to ensure that every pupil has the best learning experience and is best prepared for life after Brixington Primary School.


The ideal candidate will:

·        Have an exceptional understanding of teaching and learning

·        Demonstrate great leadership

·        Have a strong knowledge of the primary phase curriculum

·        Will be a qualified SENDCO or have relevant experience and be willing to undertake the NPQ SEND

·        Be motivated to make a difference to the life chances on young people with additional needs.

·        Have an excellent understanding of the SEND code of practice 

·        Be committed to the view that children with SEND needs should aspire to flourish and attain high outcomes.

·        Be open to new approaches to learning and teaching

·        Be able to think outside the box

·        Be an excellent team player and believe in strong collaboration

·        Be someone who has high levels of self-organisation, a good communicator and

·        Be committed to working with teachers and adults through mentoring and coaching

commitment to working with a wide range of stakeholders 


 If you would like more information about the position, or wish to visit the school, please contact Stuart Dyer by emailing: office@brixington.devon.sch.uk or by phone: 01395266997

The closing date is 30th January 2026


Interviews will take place on 11th February 2026


Applications from agencies will not be accepted.

Qualifications

NPQ for SENDCo qualificationessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Principles of Safeguardingessential
Statutory requirements of the National Curriculumessential
Behaviour managementessential
Setting high expectations for children and selfessential
Principles and practices of effective curriculum planningessential
Principles and practices of the effective monitoring, assessment and evaluation of pupils' achievementsessential
Principles and practices of high quality teaching and learningessential
The benefits of ICT in the Primary School curriculum
Working within a multi-academy trust
Church school ethos and distinctiveness

Personal Attributes

High levels of adaptabilityessential
Good team working skills and abilitiesessential
High levels of commitment, initiative and optimism
Good emotional awareness

Qualifications

Relevant QTS qualificationessential
Able to lead a curriculum area
Has experience of working across the whole Primary range
Additional qualifications and/or training e.g. Good Honours Degree
Up to date enhanced DBS certificate and relevant disclosures

Relevant Skills

High levels of collaboration, cooperation and team capabilitiesessential
Good empathetic skills
Good communicator at all levels

About Us


Brixington Primary Academy

Stuart Dyer

office@brixington.devon.sch.uk

First Federation Trust
Blackpool CE Primary School
Liverton
Devon
TQ12 6JB

Safeguarding Information

First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 


The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.