Inclusion Base Teacher & SENCO

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GORSEWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL – INCLUSION BASE TEACHER & SENCO

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GORSEWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Job title:

INCLUSION BASE TEACHER & SENCO

Salary Range:

L1-L4

Job Category:

EDUCATION

Directorate:

Children & Young People

TO START SEP/OCT 2026 – DATE TO BE AGREED

Due to the development of a Speech, Language and Communication Inclusion Base in school, we are looking to recruit an experienced and passionate Inclusion Base Teacher and SENCO to join our dedicated team. This is a class based role with designated non contact time for SENCO and leadership responsibilities. SEN leadership duties are shared with a co-SENCO, requiring strong teamwork and communication.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding, passionate, and highly effective teacher
• Is an experienced SENCO
• Is committed to raising standards through a broad and balanced curriculum, with a proven ability to personalise learning to meet the needs of all pupils
• Has experience working across all primary phases
• Demonstrates high expectations of both behaviour and achievement for every child
• Has strong experience supporting pupils with special educational needs
• Is able to nurture, support, motivate, and challenge learners effectively
• Works collaboratively and builds positive, professional relationships with all stakeholders
• Is prepared to take a full and active role in all aspects of school life, supporting and promoting the school’s inclusive ethos

In return we can offer you:

• A warm welcome into the Gorsewood family
• A happy, caring, and supportive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued
• A fully inclusive school community that celebrates every individual and encourages pupils to Dream, Believe, Achieve, and be the very best version of themselves
• A dedicated and collaborative staff team committed to working together to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils
• Strong, positive, and supportive relationships with leaders and governors

We would be delighted if you would like to make an informal visit to the school. Please contact Office Manager Sarah Jackson on 01928 712100 if you wish to do so.

Closing Date:

Friday 3rd July 2026

Short Listing:

Monday 6th July 2026

Interview Date:

Monday 13th July 2026

You should note that, if successful, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau). Further information about DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

The Council and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

An equal opportunities organisation which welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Gorsewood Primary School, Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6ES

Telephone: 01928 712100

Salary Scale: L1-L4

Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026