Part Time SENDCo (70%)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our wonderful team at Queen’s Drive Infant School.

We are looking for a part time SENDCo for April 2026
Come and join our amazing Infant School! We are a 3-form entry inner-city Peterborough school where inclusion is at the heart of all we do.

We are looking to recruit a new SENDCo to join our team from 13th April 2026.
This is part-time, permanent position working 70% (days can be negotiated). The successful candidate would be part of senior leadership and comes with a full TLR allowance.

Do you have the DRIVE to join us?
We can offer you:
• The SENDCo is an important role and is well valued – the successful applicant will be part of the Senior Leadership team
• Thorough induction and support during first term
• Support from colleagues and our Family Support Worker and our Mental Health Support Team lead
• Opportunities for own CPD and development
• Delightful children with supportive families
What we are looking for:
• QTS Status and degree and at least 5 years teaching experience
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination or NPQ for SENDCo (or is working towards or willing to work towards this with training beginning in autumn term 2026)
• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Relevant training and experience working with 4-7year olds
• Leadership skills – being able to line manage support staff, analyse data and present information to different audiences
• Good knowledge of the National Curriculum / Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and inclusion
• An understanding of what makes “quality first” teaching, and of effective intervention strategies
• Interest and commitment to pupil wellbeing
• Commitment to own further development and experience of leading training for others
• Effective time management, prioritising and resilience

We welcome visits to look around the school, please call 01733 343 914 or email finance@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk to make an appointment or for an application pack.

Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026 @ 12pm
Interviews will be held W/B 9th February 2026

‘Growing, Learning and Playing Together’

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.