Manor Drive Primary Academy, part of the Four Cs Trust, is a growing inclusive primary school located in the north of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The Academy currently has an on-roll of 375 pupils, including Nursery, and operates as a two-form entry school from Reception through to Year 4, with one Year 5 class and one Year 6 class. Manor Drive is an excellent place to develop your career within a supportive and ambitious team that has high expectations for all pupils and staff. While we are an innovative and forward-thinking academy, we are also rooted in traditional values and a commitment to high standards. Our staff are highly supportive and share a collective ambition to secure exceptional outcomes for every child.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Manor Drive Primary Academy to lead our thriving and successful Inclusion Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring we continue to provide the highest quality education, an extensive range of opportunities, and the very best standards of achievement and attainment for our pupils with SEND.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:

Have a range of experience working with children with complex needs.

Be experienced in rigorous tracking and monitoring of children’s progress, identifying needs and implementing effective strategies.

Be experienced in working within the SEND Code of Practice as a SENCo or teacher.

Be an excellent communicator, with a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents, Governors and the community.

Have the National Award for SENCo (NASENCO)

Work alongside our Senior Leadership Team and EYFS SENCo to be a strong leader who is committed to providing the highest standards of provision for SEND students by supporting colleagues, parents and students.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Excellent professional development, guidance and support

Strong focus on student and staff wellbeing, including a dedicated staff wellbeing space.

Free on-site parking.

Staff touch screen laptop and interactive linking device.

We welcome questions from prospective applicants, please contact, Laura White by email lwhite@manordriveprimary.org.uk If you are ambitious and interested in being part of our Academy, please complete an application via MyNew Term.

Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 26 October 2026

Manor Drive Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List, two successful references and overseas checks where necessary. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Porter Avenue, Peterborough, PE4 7EP

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