Special Educational Needs Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Hours of work: 26 hours per week 
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Monday 27 October 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Barcombe CE Primary and Plumpton Primary (1 School Path, Barcombe, Lewes BN8 5DN)
Phone:
Email: .education 
Website: http://www.barcombe.e- 
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
 
Are you a passionate and experienced educator ready to lead inclusion across a thriving federation? We are seeking a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to join our friendly and ambitious team in a part-time (4 days/week), permanent leadership role starting 1st January 2026.

Who We're Looking For
You'll be a qualified teacher with a drive for excellence and inclusion. The ideal candidate will:

  • Be a qualified teacher with experience supporting pupils with SEND, including those with social and emotional needs
  • Have a proven track record of successful leadership at senior or middle level
  • Demonstrate expertise in leading staff to deliver effective provision for vulnerable pupils
  • Show resilience, ambition, and a rigorous approach to professional standards
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding including understanding the Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance
  • Be interested in taking on the role of DDSL
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills to inspire and lead others
  • Share and promote our Skylark vision for inclusive education

What We Offer
Join a federation that values your growth and wellbeing:

  • Career-enhancing opportunities within a supportive federation
  • Children who are eager to learn and foster positive relationships
  • Welcoming, friendly, and collaborative staff team
  • Personalised professional development 
  • A rewarding and happy place to work

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and lead with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

We would encourage you to plan a visit to our schools. Please email our business manager, Mrs Hill to request an application pack and make an appointment.

Application forms and further details are available by email from: .education.

We look forward to welcoming you to Skylark Federation.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. 

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. 

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.  

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