Hours of work: 19.5 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Sunday 13 July 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Churchwood Primary Academy
Church in the Wood Lane
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN38 9PB
Phone: 01424 852326
Email: office@churchwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk
Website: www.churchwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Working pattern: 3 days per week (days flexible)
SEN Allowance: £2,679 per annum
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Are you a qualified and experienced SENDCO?
The Churchwood Academy are seeking an experienced SENDCO to provide outstanding teaching practice with regards to SEND pupils and vulnerable learners.
The successful candidate will ensure that there is a culture of high expectations for SEND pupils, and that their needs are met to enable them to meet their full potential through high quality provision.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding
• Who has a passion for supporting students with special educational needs and disability
• Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed
• Is a qualified SENCO and committed to the progress of ALL students
• Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students
• Has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently

Please refer to the JD for further details.
Churchwood Primary Academy
Churchwood Primary Academy is a one-form entry school situated in the picturesque setting of Church Wood in St Leonards, where children aged two to eleven discover the joy of learning through creativity and inspiration. Our motto, “At Churchwood everyone can - everyone can read; everyone can write; everyone can be numerate,” drives our high expectations for each child’s success. With a nurturing ethos, we respect and guide every individual toward their full potential, encouraging independence and ambition.
The academy has a total capacity of 250 pupils; this includes a special educational needs facility for eight Key Stage 2 pupils with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder combined with speech and language communication difficulties. The academy also hosts a nursery for children aged from 2 years.

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 28.68%.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact office@churchwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk
Please apply on our careers site: University of Brighton Academies Trust | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Part-time Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Teacher (SENDCO

Please refer the Job description for details