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Senco - Part-time

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Chatham

  • Ref:KCC887-3736-118T
  • Posted:20/05/2026
  • Pay:MPS plus SEN allowance
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:18/06/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:tbc

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SENCo – Part-Time (MPS + SENCo Allowance) 

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School are wishing to appoint a qualified SENCo with QTS to join our school in September 2026 for 2-3 days per week.   

The successful candidate will be supported by a team of excellent teaching assistants all who have the passion to support children with additional needs and a supportive senior leadership team.   

We are looking to appoint: 

A SENCo to work across the primary phase in collaboration with senior leaders/ Inclusion Lead. 

A SENCo who is highly motivated, creative and well organised. 

A SENCo with good knowledge of SEND provision, legal frameworks and LA systems & processes. 

A SENCo who wishes to develop outstanding practice, has a love of learning and high expectations of children’s progress, achievement and behaviour. 

A SENCo who has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. 

A SENCo who is committed to developing the professional understanding of the staff body. 

A SENDCo who values, embraces and celebrates the rich diversity of our schools. 

A SENDCo who will support the SLT team as a DDSL.

 We can offer: 

  • A happy, learning environment where everyone is valued. 
  • A highly motivated staff team and supportive parents. 
  • Children who enjoy learning and are motivated by enriching learning experiences. 
  • A committed and supportive environment with a supportive leadership team and local governing body. 
  • A community with Christ at the centre. 

We would love for you to visit our school to find out more.  Please contact the office to arrange a visit.  We would also welcome visits during half term too!   

All documentation for applying can be found using the link below and be returned via email to our School Business Manager, Mrs Fillingham:  Email:  fillc002@st-thomasmore.medway.sch.uk.            Telephone: 01634 864701. 

To find out more, you can also visit our website:  https://st-thomasmore.medway.sch.uk/ and our Facebook page; St Thomas More Catholic Primary School to see our wonderful children in action. 

All documentation for applying can be found on the Catholic website using the link below and return via email to Mrs Fillingham.  https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/resources/model-application-forms 

If you would like to join a supportive and caring team that takes into account staff well-being, we would love to hear from you.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. 

Information about the school

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is part of the Kent Catholic School’s Partnership Trust. We are a two-form entry primary school with the capacity for 420 children aged between 4-11 years.

We are proud of all members of the school and community, especially the children. They are happy and loving and always ready to welcome visitors. Staff are committed, ensuring that the children receive the best care and education and are extremely supportive of each other. Governors work hard to support the school community, sharing their skills and monitoring all aspects of school life.

Our school is linked to our Parish Church, St Simon Stock, in Walderslade, Chatham under the guidance of our wonderful Parish Priest, Father Joseph.

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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.