SENDCo

Southtown Primary School (part of Kingfisher Schools Trust) is seeking to appoint an experienced SENDCo to join our hardworking team.

This role is offered on a permanent, part-time 0.6FTE basis. We are able to consider other part time arrangements, please do get in touch if you would like to discuss this further.

The school currently supports 47 pupils with identified SEND including 33 on SEND support and 14 with EHCPs in place and was graded as 'expected' for Inclusion in the recent Ofsted inspection (April 2026)

Are you the right candidate to assist with building on this?

• Leaders support pupils with SEND through a clear and consistent approach.
• Leaders have a clear overview of pupils’ needs, including those with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND), those who are disadvantaged and pupils known to social care. Leaders understand the barriers to learning that pupils face. They provide effective support so that staff identify pupils’ needs quickly and accurately.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, pupils who are disadvantaged and those known to social care are typically supported well through targeted and timely support. Staff identify pupils’ needs quickly. Leaders ensure that barriers to learning are addressed early. Pupils’ support plans are detailed. Leaders involve parents and external professionals when considering the most appropriate provision to support pupils’ learning.

You will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status
• Have, or be willing to work towards National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)
• Have proven experience as a SENDCo or in a similar role within a primary school setting
• Have strong knowledge of SEN legislation
• Have strong knowledge of safeguarding
• Be experienced in effective behaviour management strategies
• Be able to work collaboratively with staff, parents and external agencies
• Be able to work under pressure and prioritise workload

About Southtown Primary school

Southtown Primary School is a mixed comprehensive primary school with an on-site Speech and Language Specialist Resource Base, situated in the popular and historic seaside town of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. We are committed to providing a language-rich, broad and balanced education for all pupils. Our curriculum is carefully planned, coherently sequenced, and meaningfully connected to ensure children develop the knowledge and skills they need for future learning. We strive to provide equal access to learning for every pupil, maintaining high expectations while offering appropriate levels of challenge and support.

At the heart of our success is a passionate team of dedicated professionals who understand that every second of education counts. We are united by a deep commitment to our students and the community we serve. They are the very core of our purpose. Every moment, every lesson, every day is a vital opportunity to inspire, challenge, and support each child to achieve their very best. We believe, without compromise, that with the right environment and encouragement, every student has the potential to achieve greatness.

As proud members of the Kingfisher Schools Trust, we are guided by the shared values of opportunity, community, and excellence. These values are more than aspirations; they are embedded in every decision we make and every interaction we have. We believe in providing all students with meaningful opportunities to grow and succeed, fostering a strong sense of belonging within a supportive community, and setting the highest expectations in everything we do.

This is the Kingfisher Spirit in action — a belief that with the right environment, encouragement, and ambition, every young person can soar.

Kingfisher Schools Trust offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
• Access to a wide variety of training courses through The National College
• Generous pension schemes (TPS)
• Employee assistance scheme including access to online counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Muscular skeletal sessions.
• Flu Voucher Scheme
• Optical reimbursement scheme
• Employee Benefits scheme (PerkBox), including salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work and car lease
• National pay scales and policies
• Family friendly policies

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact [email removed]

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Kingfisher Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.