SENCO - St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

The Governors of St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an experienced SENCO, or an excellent practitioner with relevant primary experience who is willing to undertake the accredited SENCO qualification starting September 2025 or earlier.

Expectations for the successful candidate:

• able to demonstrate a clear commitment to securing outstanding provision for all pupils within the school

• highly motivated and able to manage own workload while leading others

• demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. Keep leaders and governors informed of any updates that may affect the school and our priorities

• committed to working with staff and parents in support of the pupils

• a practising Catholic or willing to uphold the Catholic ethos of the school

• high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour.

SENCO role at St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

• the SENCO will be responsible for managing and leading SEND provision throughout the school, monitoring the progress of pupils and the impact of the provision to ensure that children’s needs are being met. The SENCO leads our team of support staff and provides training updates for them and teaching staff when required

• the role is non class based

• the SENCO has a key role within our pastoral team – liaising with parents and other stakeholders. Liaising with incoming parents and other settings is a key part of the role

• the SENCO dependent on experience may become part of the Senior Management Team, helping shape priorities for our school

• the SENCO will undertake safeguarding training and support the DSL

In return we can offer:

• a successful and friendly team of staff

• children who love to learn within a broad and rich curriculum

• teachers, Teaching Assistants and Governors who are passionate about teaching and learning

• support with your own professional development

• opportunities to progress and develop teaching and leadership skills within our school

We would love to invite you to visit our school to meet our happy pupils and dedicated staff. Have a look on our website to see a sample of what St Bernadette’s has to offer you.

Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office or by emailing: m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk

How to apply:

You can download an application form and supporting documents or from the school website

Please ensure that all applications are completed on the CES application form.