SENDCo & Class Teacher - Tirlebrook Primary School
Tewkesbury
Grade MPS/UPS
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 21/09/2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date 04/01/2027
Tirlebrook Primary School and Little Oaks Nursery
SENDCo & Class Teacher
ROOTED IN COMMUNITY ~ NURTURING EVERY CHILD TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
BELONGING ~ EMPATHY ~ AMBITION ~ RESILIENCE
Salary: MPS / UPS
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026
Interview date: TBC
Start date: Monday 4th January 2027 (or as soon after as possible)
Tirlebrook Primary School is a community-oriented school where children are nurtured to be ambitious so they can fulfil their potential. From September, Tirlebrook will be a 6-class school (with on-site governor-led nursery) with mixed age classes across our Early Years and Key Stage 1 and single-year classes in Key Stage 2.
Tirlebrook Primary School is seeking to appoint an excellent, passionate and experienced teaching SENDCo to join our senior leadership team. It is an exciting opportunity to lead our provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (0.6) while also continuing to make a meaningful impact in the classroom through a teaching commitment (0.4), with subject leadership responsibility also. We are looking for someone who can bring warmth, kindness, energy and high expectations to our team.
As SENDCo, you will:
• lead and manage the school’s SEND provision, ensuring high-quality and inclusive practice across all year groups
• support the strategic development of SEND across the school, including contributing towards the SDP and managing appropriate policies
• provide / arrange training opportunities for colleagues
• ensure all members of school staff understand their role in fulfilling their statutory responsibilities to pupils with SEND
• identify resources required to meet the needs of pupils with SEND
• oversee the work, professional development and appraisal of Teaching Partners across the school
• manage the SEND budget, in collaboration with the Headteacher
• work closely with staff, families and external agencies to support pupils with a range of needs
• drive forward our inclusive ethos, ensuring every child can thrive and succeed
• monitor progress, support high-quality teaching and ensure effective use of resources
As a class teacher, you will:
• deliver engaging, high-quality lessons
• create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment
• inspire children through an inclusive curriculum
We are looking for someone who:
• is a qualified teacher with experience of working with pupils with SEND
• holds (or is willing to work towards) the NPQ SENCO (previously known as the NASENCO)
• has a deep understanding of inclusive practice and a passion for supporting all learners
• is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• can motivate and support colleagues to deliver high-quality provision
• is committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of all children
What we can offer:
• a leadership role with the opportunity to build real impact across the school
• opportunities for professional growth and career development
• a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• a committed team of staff and governors who are passionate about children’s development and learning
• a culture that prioritises wellbeing and work-life balance
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and strongly recommended.
Tirlebrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks and references.
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