SENCO

Job introduction

Job title: Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO)

St Luke’s Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Salary: Leadership Scale L1 - L3

Contract type: full-time, permanent

Reporting to: Head Teacher

Responsible for: Inclusion staff

Paid weeks per year: 52

Start date: As soon as possible or by 1 January 2026

The SENCO, under the direction of the headteacher, will:

• Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
• The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the STPCD

While the SENCO will have responsibility for the oversight of provision for pupils with SEN or a disability, class teachers will hold responsibility for the day-to-day education and support of pupils within their classroom.

About the role

At the heart of St. Luke’s is a strong values system which promotes diversity and inclusion in its actions and not just in its words. It is a creative and innovative school which aims to give each member of its community a voice in its development and growth. Through in-house research and professional development through coaching, it seeks to empower staff and children to shape the curriculum, the teaching and learning approaches and the environment. We continually aim to see the school experience through the eyes of the children and to challenge ‘received wisdom’ in relation to education. We aim to stay true to what we believe in whatever the pressures from outside. We very much welcome new members of staff who will add to the richness of ideas and dialogue around teaching and learning.

We offer a career development structure which builds on your strengths and passions and gives you the freedom to enquire and take risks.

If you are interested in applying for this position but would like more information, please ring the school and ask to talk to the Headteacher, Simon Wattam.

Completed application forms to be sent direct to St Luke’s Primary School, Queen’s Park Rise, Brighton, BN2 9ZF, email: admin@stlukes.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Closing date: 13 October 2025

Interview date: 16th or 17th October 2025

Completed application forms to be sent direct to St Luke’s Primary School, Queen’s Park Rise, Brighton, BN2 9ZF, email: admin@stlukes.brighton-hove.sch.uk

For further information, please contact the school office on (01273) 675080

Website: http://www.stlukes.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.