Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCO) - Marsh Gibbon CE School

Overview

Marsh Gibbon CE School is seeking an experienced, passionate SENDCo to join our dedicated team on a part-time maternity cover basis from September 2026 to March 2027.

Our rural, friendly church school has a strong commitment to inclusive education and was recently praised for its SEND provision in our Ofsted inspection (July 2025).

As SENDCo, you will lead our SEND strategy, working closely with staff, families, and external agencies to ensure every child can thrive.

You will support staff development, deliver and oversee high-quality interventions, and play an active role in nurturing pupils' spiritual, moral, and social development.

Alignment with our Christian vision and values is essential.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: MPS/UPS

Salary Details: Ups pro rata for 2 days per week

Contract type: Fixed Term, Maternity Cover

Hours: Part-time, 0.4 FTE (2 days/week)

Closing date: 24/06/2026

Interviews to be held: 29/06/2026

About us

At Marsh Gibbon Church of England School our children are provided with the opportunity to achieve their full potential, to develop responsibility, self-esteem and respect for others and the environment. Pupils from all backgrounds are encouraged and nurtured to achieve their potential in all areas of the curriculum – our enthusiastic staff take every opportunity to ensure all children reach their full potential. We strive to provide a school where everyone feels secure, knowing that they matter and are cared for.

Website: www.marshgibbon.bucks.sch.uk

About the role

Main Purpose of the Role

• Lead and develop SEND provision throughout the school, ensuring
  outstanding outcomes for all pupils with SEND.
• Champion the school's inclusive ethos, aligning closely with the Christian
  vision and values.
• Work collaboratively with staff, families, external agencies, and the local
  community to support the needs and progress of SEND pupils.
• Contribute to collective worship and foster pupils' spiritual, moral, and social
  development.
• Support and develop staff expertise in SEND, ensuring high-quality teaching
  and interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the development, implementation, and review of the SEND policy.
• Assess, monitor, and review individual pupil needs, and coordinate provision
  accordingly.
• Deliver, and oversee the delivery of, inclusive interventions for pupils with
  SEND.
• Support the professional development of staff in relation to SEND.
• Liaise effectively with families, outside agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Encourage collaborative working and support transition planning for SEND pupils.
• Engage actively with the local community and promote inclusive practice.
• Welcome visitors to the school, showcasing SEND provision as praised in the July 2025 Ofsted report.
• Contribute to collective worship and support the school's Christian ethos.
• Other duties as required, in line with the responsibilities of a SENDCo.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• A supportive, dedicated staff team
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive governors and an active parent community
• Competitive benefits and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing

About you

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• NASENCO award or working towards (desirable)
• Evidence of relevant professional development

Experience

• Proven experience as a SENDCo or in a similar leadership role in mainstream
  settings
• Successful experience of leading SEND provision and delivering inclusive
  interventions
• Experience of working effectively with staff, families, and external agencies

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent understanding of SEND Code of Practice and current legislation
• Strong knowledge of effective inclusive teaching and learning strategies
• Ability to assess, monitor and evaluate pupil needs and outcomes
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in supporting staff development and collaborative practice

Personal Qualities

• Passion for SEND provision and inclusive education
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the school's Christian vision and
  values
• Reflective, resilient, and solution-focused approach
• Warm, approachable, and welcoming to visitors
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school bursar, Jessica Wallace, on the number below.

Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Tel No: 01869 277268

Email: [email protected]

Marsh Gibbon CE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

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.