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Senco - Part-time

St Peter's Methodist Primary School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-3289-179T
  • Posted:17/04/2026
  • Pay:MPS plus SENCO allowance
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:11/05/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Friday 15th May

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An exciting job opportunity has arisen that will allow the right candidate to make a real difference to children’s learning in our small friendly Methodist school, where standards and expectations are high.

We are seeking a professional and passionate experienced teacher to work as a SENCo here at St. Peter’s.  You will understand how children learn and will help our teachers and TAs deliver the right support for our children’s needs.

The role is for FTE of 0.8 – the equivalent of 4 days per week - but we can be flexible with working patterns, to accommodate child care issues for example and with a combination of working from home. The role will start in September 2026.

If you are driven and determined to work in the best interest of our pupils so that their life chances are improved, we would like to hear from you.

Visits to see our school are encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01227 464392 or email headteacher@st-peters-canterbury.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, it is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

The School will undertake an online check of shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

As well as the Person Specification and Job Description, please read our Child Protection Policy.

Information about the school

St. Peter's Methodist Primary School is a Good (Ofsted 2024), one form entry voluntary controlled primary school located in the heart of Canterbury. The school enjoys a strong relationship with the Methodist Church and has been recognised as Outstanding in the June 2018 SIAMS inspection. We have the benefit of modern facilities and an attractive, well-planned playground and forest school area within a historic setting. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff work closely together to raise standards and develop creativity. All staff benefit from effective support and CPD to enable them to develop.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.