SENDCo (Part-Time)

Job Details
We wish to appoint a SENDCo to join our team in September 2025, a fixed term, part-time role offering some flexibility over the number of days worked.
We seek a highly motivated and inspiring candidate who can manage and lead SEND provision across our fully inclusive school. We believe it is our duty to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their specific needs, make the best possible progress and we are looking for the right person to join our team.
St John the Divine is a small Church of England Primary School set in a wonderfully traditional Victorian building, in the small corner of Camberwell in the heart of London. We take pride in being a school that knows each and every child and in being able to ensure they become the best they can be. Our ambitious vision, shared by staff, governors and parents, is to enable our children to develop positive and confident attitudes to learning. Staff expect the utmost from their pupils, themselves and the school, using their expertise to provide pupils with challenging work and, as a result, our children achieve well.
We are looking for a SENDCo who:
- holds the National SENCO qualification or expects to gain it by September 2025
- can lead, manage, develop and maintain high quality SEND provision which enables quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils
- has experience of working with children with a range of additional needs
- is a team player able to work with and alongside others
- is committed to fostering a love of learning
- has excellent verbal and written communication skills
- will contribute positively to our school community
- will support and uphold the Christian ethos of our school.
In return we offer:
- wonderful children who simply love to learn
- a connected curriculum approach to learning, focused on developing children’s skills, knowledge and understanding through purposeful activities
- high quality, tailored Induction and CPD tailored to your career development
- a supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to developing the leaders of the future
- strong partnerships with families, the local community and the opportunity to work with colleagues across the London Borough of Lambeth through the Brixton Learning Collaborative and the Southwark Diocese of Education
- access to employee benefits through the Health Assurance Programme
HOW TO APPLY
Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification, which is attached to this advertisement along with our Application Form. Application documents are also available to download via the school website www.sjtdprimary.org.uk.
To arrange a school visit or request an application pack call Linda on 020 7735 4898 or email admin@sjtdprimary.org.uk.
Your completed application form should be emailed to admin@sjtdprimary.org.uk – please do not send a CV as this will not be accepted.
Application deadline: Friday 27th June 2025
Interviews: Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th July 2025
Start date: September 2025
The Governors and staff of St John the Divine Church of England Primary School are fully committed to safeguarding the children and the school community and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School
Warham Street, London SE5 0SX
www.sjtdprimary.org.uk
020 7735 4898
Headteacher: Catherine Warland
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