Job Description

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale plus SEN allowance (36,464 - 48,427 + 3,390 FTE; Actual 18,232 - 24,213 + 1,695)


Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

Headteacher - Wendy Thomas

We are seeking a SENCo to join our team at Brookwood Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

Responsible for ensuring excellent strategic direction and development of SEN provision across the school to maximise the learning and achievement of all pupils, ensuring equity of opportunity. All teachers are required to carry out the professional duties and responsibilities of a schoolteacher as defined by 'Teachers' Standards' and set out in the current 'School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document'.

About Brookwood Primary School

Brookwood Primary School is a vibrant, happy, and inclusive one-form entry primary school in the heart of Brookwood village, Surrey. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."


Our excellent staff team is enthusiastic and committed to supporting every child in achieving the highest possible standards while exploring their individual interests and talents to the full. We provide a broad and creative curriculum within a safe and stimulating learning environment.


At Brookwood, we enable our pupils to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to lead productive lives as local, national, and global citizens. Our approach values everyone's achievements in a caring atmosphere, which is central to everything we do. We are particularly proud of our strong links with service families, as our close proximity to ATC Pirbright means we have a number of military children whose unique perspectives and experiences enrich our school community.


Children's learning experiences are enhanced through enrichment opportunities that give them a wide understanding of the world around them. Through this balanced approach, we create an educational environment where every child can thrive.

Details

Position:

SENCo

Contract:

Permanent, part time (2.5 days per week to be discussed with applicants)

Start Date

: 1st September 2025

Salary:

Teachers Main Pay Scale plus SEN allowance (36,464 - 48,427 + 3,390 FTE; Actual 18,232 - 24,213 + 1,695)

Benefits

Generous workplace pension through TPS (Employer contribution 28.68%) Condensed school year with two week half term in October Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme Occupational sick pay

Key responsibilities include:

Ensure excellent strategic direction and development of SEN provision. Take responsibility for the strategic overview of the department, including self-evaluation and the improvement plan for the department. Monitor student progress and implement strategic intervention for the department. Monitor quality of SEN support by establishing effective systems to identify and meet the needs of pupils. Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate

Requirements include:

Essential

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children NASENCo/NPQ qualified or commitment to achieve qualification within the statutory time limit of 3 years Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

Desirable

Experience in leading a SENCo department

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:


Reflective, optimistic and aspirational Collaborative and innovative Committed, engaged and professional Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 9th June 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Job specification

School

Brookwood Primary School

Location

Connaught Road, Brookwood, Surrey, GU24 OHF

School type

Primary, Academies

Job Posted

29/05/2025

Role

SEND Lead/SENCo

Subject

SEND

Employment type

Term time

Closing date

09/06/2025

Start date

1st September 2025

Job reference

SENCo/052025