SENDCO - Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

Required to start Summer Term or September 2025

The Governing Board, Staff and Pupils are offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as SENDCO at our larger than average, good maintained school, that is situated in the heart of its community on the edge of Dartmoor.

The SENDCO role is FTE, but there may be an opportunity to increase to FTE with an additional role of FTE.

We are looking for an individual who :

• Has a proven track record as a Qualified Teacher with at least 5 years experience
• Has achieved the National Award for SEN Co-ordination (or be willing to work towards this) and has a sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Has extensive experience of working in a school with high levels of SEND need
• Can demonstrate a thorough understanding of the relational approach to supporting regulation and behaviour
• Has experience of submitting successful applications for EHCPs
• Experience of working at a strategic whole-school level
• Has designed and delivered training for teachers and support staff

We will offer you :

Tavistock Primary and Nursery School are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work place regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Shortlisted candidates maybe subject to online checks

If you are interested in applying for this position of SENDCO, we invite you to visit our school. Please ring 01822 616044 to make an appointment, or if you require

any further information.

An application form and a person specification are available on our website .

Please email applications to : by 10am on the closing date.