Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Piper’s Vale Primary Academy 

Permanent, full time – Leadership pay scale L1 – L4; £49,781 – £53,602 (Qualified)

A recruitment and retention allowance of up to 10% will be considered and we will consider visa sponsorship.

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint a SENCO to work at Piper’s Vale Primary Academy from Easter 2025. 

The Trust

When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.

We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.

If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The Position

As described in the attached job description and person specification, you will be responsible for the management of all additional support given to pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities within the academy. This will be a demanding, varied and highly challenging role that will provide an excellent career opportunity for an exceptional individual. The successful applicant will report directly to the Academy Principal.

What you will offer

The successful applicant will have previous experience working as a SENCO.  This will be a challenging role so you will need the drive and ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and a passion for SEN, and understand issues affecting pupils with additional needs and how to support them.  

What we will offer

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• A strong commitment to professional development 
• We strive to be a family friendly employer
• Employee counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme

As a Trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated. 

If you would like to have a conversation with the Principal regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Kimberly Morton, Principal on 01473 320413.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process.  If you are successful you will be required to comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.  An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.

This advert may close sooner then the advertised end day due to level of applicants.

Closing date: Monday 19 May 2025 at 09:00

Interview date: TBC