Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator
About This Role
Children First: Educating Today, Inspiring Tomorrow
The Grove Primary School and Mowbray Education Trust (MET) are seeking to appoint an exceptional and dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) to lead inclusion across our school communitywith the expertise and drive to ensure every child, regardless of their starting point or barrier to learning, belongs, thrives, and succeeds?
Set in the market town of Melton Mowbray, The Grove Primary School is a thriving, one-form-entry primary school that is nurturing, ambitious, and proudly inclusive. Housed in a building full of character with spacious grounds, including two dedicated libraries, a practical science room, sports courts, and a newly developed Forest School area, our children are at the heart of everything we do.
Living by our motto, “Explore the World Through Words,” and our values of Responsibility, Curiosity, and Honesty, we deliver an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum while providing a deeply caring environment where “everyone’s welcome.”
As our SENDCo, you will work in close partnership with the Headteacher, staff, families, and Trust leaders to shape and drive SEND improvement, particularly removing barriers to early reading for children with additional needs. You will lead our graduated response, champion adaptive teaching in every classroom, and coordinate targeted support that unlocks the full potential of every learner.
We are looking for a leader who:
- Holds the NASENCO qualification or the NPQ for SENCOs (or is an experienced teacher committed to completing the NPQ within statutory timeframes).
- Is an exemplary classroom practitioner with deep knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, adaptive teaching methodologies, and early intervention.
- Believes that disability or additional need is never an excuse for low expectations, holding high academic and personal aspirations for all pupils.
- Leads and empowers colleagues, coaching teachers and deploying support staff effectively to maximise independence and pupil progress.
- Builds trusting, compassionate partnerships with parents, carers, and external multi-agency professionals.
- Brings exceptional organisation and emotional resilience, managing statutory processes and EHCP reviews with care, precision, and diligence.
- Embodies our core Trust values of Inclusivity, Aspiration, and Collaboration.
Why Join Mowbray Education Trust?
Mowbray Education Trust is a family of eight settings across Leicestershire educating over 3,400 pupils. We recognise that the best way to support our children is to empower the adults who work with them. As part of team, you will benefit from:
- Trust-wide collaboration: Active membership in the MET SENDCo Network, sharing expertise, peer support, and best practice across our primary settings.
- Dedicated professional growth: Tailored continuous professional development, specialist SEND training, and ongoing support from our central education improvement team.
- Exceptional central support: Accessible central expertise in school improvement, HR, finance, estates, and IT, allowing you to focus on educational excellence
- Attractive employee benefits: Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, occupational sick and parental pay, Cycle to Work Scheme, Free Eye Care Scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme.
Application & School Visit Details
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school to experience our community and meet the team.
Please contact Daniel Rogers, Headteacher, on the below details if you would like to have an initial discussion about the role.
- How to Apply: Applications should be completed and submitted via MyNewTerm.
Safeguarding Commitment:
Mowbray Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks. We proudly celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunities.