Family SENCo (part time)
Salary: Upper Pay Scale (UPS) plus SEN Allowance, dependent on experience
Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Contract: Permanent, part-time (0.2–0.4 FTE), with flexibility around working days and patterns
Start Date: January 2027, although a later start date may be considered for the right candidate. Keeping in Touch (KIT) days may also be arranged ahead of the start date to support a smooth transition.
Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026
Are you passionate about ensuring every child with special educational needs receives the support they deserve? The Chilwell Family of Schools is seeking an experienced and dedicated SENCo to join our collaborative network as Family SENCo.
About the Role
The Family SENCo serves as the key liaison between individual schools and the Local Authority, coordinating resources, sharing expertise, and ensuring consistent high-quality SEND provision across our family of five schools comprising four primary schools and one secondary school.
Schools covered by this post:
Chilwell School, Beeston Rylands Junior School, John Clifford Primary School, The Lanes Primary School, and Trent Vale Infant and Nursery School.
Applicants should complete the application form, which should include a supporting statement (in section 5 of the application form) of their philosophy and include any details which may be relevant to this post.
This role, recognised as good practice by the DfE, offers the unique opportunity to influence SEND provision across multiple settings whilst being supported by Nottinghamshire’s robust Family of Schools structure. The post will be ‘hosted’ by Beeston Rylands Junior School, and the successful applicant will be able to work from any school depending on their workload priorities each week.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the point of contact between the Local Authority and our Family of Schools
- Coordinate family-wide moderation to ensure fair allocation of AFN (Additional Family Needs) funding
- Oversee HLN (High Level Needs) panel requests and emergency applications
- Organise and lead termly Family SENCo meetings
- Attend District SENCo Network events and springboard meetings
- Support schools in maintaining compliant SEND policies and annual information reports
- Represent SENCo and Headteacher views at district level
- Contribute to district moderation events and provide data to inform strategic decisions
- Ensure that the LA is provided with FAM data
- Visit schools to monitor SEND provision, the use of AFN resources, share best practice and provide support to SENCos
- Coordinate SEND training needs and delivery
- Ensure all schools remain informed of legislative developments, Local Authority updates and emerging best practice in SEND
Desirable Activities (by agreement)
- Mentor and support new SENCos joining the family
- Provide guidance on complex casework
- Contribute to county-wide SEND development initiatives
- Advise on and support the implementation of evidence-based SEN interventions across the family of schools
- Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and provide guidance on adapting provision to meet individual pupil needs
What We Offer
- Support from the East Midlands Education Support Service and Induction
- Access to ongoing professional development and networking opportunities
- Opportunity to work strategically across a highly collaborative family of schools
- The opportunity to influence SEND practice and provision at a family level
- Typical time commitment: 1 or 2 days per week
Essential Requirements
- National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or National Professional Qualification for SENCOs (NPQ SENCO)
- Proven experience as a SENCo
- Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice and current legislation
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple settings
- Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively across multiple settings
- Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based SEN interventions and strategies for different areas of need
- Experience in supporting schools to implement and evaluate the impact of SEND interventions
Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 – 9:00am
Shortlisting: Wednesday 4th November
Interview Date: Tuesday 10th November pm
To apply, please submit your application to: Mrs Rochelle Hewer – apply@chilwellschool.co.uk
The Chilwell Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS disclosure, and online searches