SEND Co - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Bligh Primary School, Strood

• Ref:MED887-2537-82T
• Posted:15/06/2026
• Pay:MSP 1 - 6 / UPR
• Start Date:September / January
• App Close Date:03/07/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:6th July

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Join Bligh Primary School as a SENCo

Lead inclusion. Remove barriers. Help every child thrive.

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: To be confirmed

Are you an experienced and passionate SEND practitioner ready to make a lasting difference? Bligh Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic SENCo to lead and coordinate our SEND provision, ensuring every pupil receives the support they need to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and inclusive school community where inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As SENCo, you will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, staff, families and external agencies to ensure high-quality provision for pupils with SEND.

You will:

• Lead the day-to-day implementation of the school's SEND policy and provision
• Identify, assess and monitor pupils with SEND
• Coordinate interventions and support programmes
• Support teachers to deliver inclusive, high-quality classroom practice
• Manage EHCP processes and annual reviews
• Maintain accurate SEND records and statutory documentation
• Liaise effectively with parents, carers and external professionals
• Deliver guidance and training to colleagues on SEND strategies and best practice
• Act as the school's Designated Teacher for Looked After Children (DLACT)
• Contribute to the continued development of an inclusive school culture

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination or is willing to work towards it
• Has experience supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of inclusive practice and the SEND Code of Practice
• Has excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals
• Is committed to improving outcomes and removing barriers to learning
• Shares our belief that every child can succeed

What We Offer

At Bligh Primary School, part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we offer a supportive and collaborative environment where staff are encouraged to grow and thrive.

Here's what you can expect:

• A supportive Inclusion Team led by the Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• High-quality CPD through Maritime Academy Trust
• Access to Trust-wide collaboration and specialist expertise
• A welcoming, inclusive and community-focused school
• Dedicated colleagues committed to achieving the very best outcomes for pupils
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Local Government Pension Scheme and national terms and conditions

Ready to Make a Difference?

We warmly welcome visits to the school and would love to show you what makes Bligh Primary so special.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office.

Further details can be found in the Candidate Information Pack. Applications should be submitted via My New Term. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Bligh Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with current safeguarding guidance.

Information about the school

Bligh Primary School forms part of the Maritime Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust that is committed to making sure that education is meaningful.

Our Trust is made up of 11 primary schools located in Greenwich, Bexley and Kent. Though our schools may be different with their own in-school culture and community spirit, they all work harmoniously and collaboratively together within a curriculum that ensures each and every child is being equipped with leadership and life skills. At Maritime, we do this by empowering schools to drive more meaningful and enjoyable outcomes for children by having great people working for us, who commit to working hard to make an impact whatever the school and whatever the role.

We are thriving two form entry school which has been selected by the DFE to ‘grow’ to a three form entry school due to its good and outstanding statuses. By 2023 Bligh Primary will be a full three form entry school.

Our key objective at Bligh Primary School is to equip all our children with the key skills of communication and collaboration as well as being community minded. We expect all our adults to provide the children with first hand experiences, knowledge and the necessary skills to articulate what they have learnt in a clear and informative way. This is developed through our clear teaching and learning focus on communication, community and collaboration.

Every child is recognised as a unique individual. We welcome and celebrate differences within our school community. The ability to learn is underpinned by our HEART values. Bligh is a school with HEART. Honesty, Empathy, Achievement, Resilience and Teamwork. We believe that these personal characteristics are essential in forming positive adult lives.

Our community is an essential part of the curriculum, which is why we chose to focus on using the surrounding local area to deepen the children’s understanding, making them experts of their locality throughout their learning journey.

Children leave Bligh with a sense of belonging, the ability to work independently, in pairs or as part of a team in collaboration. They can communicate effectively what they have learnt, gather a wealth of knowledge and skills through all areas of the curriculum. They have a clear understanding and knowledge of the community around them, their place within it and the opportunities it presents.

Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Maritime Academy Trust
• Address:50 John Harrison Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BG
• Telephone: 020 8858 0394
• Email: recruitment@maritimeacademytrust.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Pack