SENDCO AND CLASS TEACHER

Location

READ ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Straits Lane , Read , Burnley , Lancashire , BB12 7PE
Tel: 01282 771065
School website: www.read.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 196

Information

The Governors of Read St. John's Primary School are looking to appoint an inspirational and knowledgeable SENDCO with class teacher responsibility. The year group for this role has yet to be determined and will be based on the strengths of the applicant.  Do you have a passion for educating and nurturing children?

We are looking for someone with an understanding of SEND, a caring and collaborative working style and an understanding of what is required for effective teaching and learning across all key stages.  You would support our Christian ethos, making a positive difference to our children's lives. We are a caring, loving school nestled in the Ribble Valley, next to open countryside.

We want our children to be happy in school, we set high expectations and want to give our children every opportunity.  We can offer you a safe and happy school environment where our children enjoy learning, a beautiful outdoor environment, including a large school field and a forest school area and a supportive Governing Body who are committed to our children and school. 

If you would like to be part of our supportive staff team we would welcome your application. We welcome visits to school, please contact the Bursar at bursar@read.lancs.sch.uk or on 01282 771065 to arrange a convenient time.

Read St. John's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note that in line with KCSIE 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will carry out an online search as part of this requirement. 
More Information can be found at www.read.lancs.sch.uk

More Information can be found at http://www.read.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified teacher status

Degree

NASENCO 

Essential Experience

An understanding of teaching across the whole of the primary phase

A sound knowledge of SEND and it's impact on learning and young people

Understanding of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice 2015

The ability to develop SEND strategies for supporting pupil's individual needs in and beyond the classrooms

Desirable Experience

Experience in teaching across age phases

Good understanding of EYFS 

Experience of teaching in a Church of England school

Proposed Interview Date:

07/05/2025 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Forms to be Return forms to the Headteacher at the School head@read.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.