Eastbourne (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£31,650 - £49,084 per annum
32.5
Job introduction
About the role
Join Our Team as a SENDCo Teacher!
Start Date: September 2025
Ready for an adventure in education? If you’re passionate about making a real difference and have the drive to support diverse learners, this could be your dream job!
At Bourne Primary, we're more than just a school—we’re a vibrant, diverse community where every child is encouraged to nurture, innovate, collaborate and empathise. We celebrate a melting pot of cultures, speaking over 42 different languages, and we support a wide range of unique needs. From the familiar to the unexpected, we've got it all—and we want you to be part of our journey.
What’s the role about
As our SENDCo Teacher, you’ll be the backbone of our Special Educational Needs provision. From coordinating individualised support plans to leading staff training, you’ll ensure every child, no matter their background or learning need, gets the best possible start. The role is challenging, but trust us, it’s incredibly rewarding. If you're ready to make an impact, apply!
What you’ll do:
Be the SEND guru – You’ll lead, manage, and shape the SEN provision, ensuring our pupils with diverse learning needs get the tailored support they deserve.
Foster a love of learning – Inspire students
The closing date for applications is Friday 25th April at 12pm. Interviews will be held on Thursday 1st May and/or Friday 2nd May.
We are only able to accept East Sussex County Council application forms, which can be found with full details of the vacancy on our website - www.bourne.e-sussex.sch.uk.
To apply visit our school website www.bourne.e-sussex.sch.uk. For further information please contact Mrs Palmer, Headteacher or Mrs Danielle Defty, School Business Manager on 01323 724729 or via recruitment@bourne.e-sussex.sch.uk.
Working pattern: Full-time
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
Additional information
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
DBS
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.