SENDCo - Marsh Gibbon Church of England School
Location: Marsh Gibbon
Overview
Unique opportunity for a SENDCo at Marsh Gibbon Primary School!
Are you a passionate advocate for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a mainstream setting? If so, we want to hear from you, become a part of our exceptional team and make a lasting impact on the lives of children with SEND.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive Salary: Main Pay Scale (MPS) with an additional SEN allowance.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Tailored to fit your lifestyle.
• Contract: 0.4 (Part time) again, tailored to fit your lifestyle.
• Professional Development Opportunities: We believe in investing in our staff’s growth and success.
• Supportive Teams: Work alongside colleagues who share your vision and commitment to excellence.
• Handover Support: Comprehensive transition assistance from our outgoing SENDCo consultant.
Term time only
Salary Type: MPS
Salary details: Teachers MPS with SEN Allowance
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 0.4 FTE
Closing date: 22/04/2025 12:00
Interviews to be held: Will be conducted as applications come in, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
About us
Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming rural school located on the picturesque borders of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Northamptonshire.
Our school prides itself on its close-knit community where values such as compassion, respect, and friendship guide our everyday interactions.
Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to provide a high-quality education for all our pupils, making our school a wonderful place to learn and grow.
With just a short 20-minute commute from Buckingham or Bicester, and only 15 miles from Aylesbury, we offer the charm of rural living combined with easy access to thriving local communities.
Website: www.marshgibbon.bucks.sch.uk
About the role
This is not just any SENDCo position; it’s an opportunity to become an integral part of our school's journey toward excellence. You will support our diverse group of students with SEND, ensuring that every child’s unique needs are met through exceptional provision.
What we offer:
• An inviting and ambitious work environment, where your contributions truly matter.
• A dedicated and motivated team of staff who are passionate about supporting each other and our pupils.
• A classroom full of enthusiastic and well-behaved children eager to learn and explore.
• Strong support from our Headteacher, engaged parents, and an active governing body.
• A warm, welcoming school community that fosters growth and development.
About you
To excel in this role, you will be:
• An excellent teacher with high expectations and a steadfast belief that all children can achieve greatness.
• A role model who embodies our school values.
• A strong communicator and collaborative team player.
• Innovative and organised, with a dedication to hard work and an impressive track record in SEND.
Other information
Discussions with our Headteacher are warmly welcomed, and we encourage you to reach out to learn more. Please contact our school office at 01869 277268 or email us at [email protected] to arrange a conversation. We encourage school visits, as we believe that experiencing our environment first hand is invaluable. Ideally, we’d love for you to join our team as soon as possible!
Application Details:
Closing Date for Applications: 22/04/25, Noon.
Please send your completed application to our bursar, Mrs. Layla Jury, at [email protected].
At Marsh Gibbon CE School, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of all safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. We may also perform online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our commitment to keeping children safe in education.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
