Thank you for your interest in the post of Assistant SENCO at Rectory CoE Primary School. We are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious practitioner who strives for excellence and has a passion for inclusion. We would like to appoint someone who champions to our children and ensuring the highest standards for all and is prepared to go the extra mile to establish and drive forward our specialist provision the Orchard Site in Clockface.
The successful candidate must be committed to embedding and promoting the Christian ethos of the school, forming positive relationships with children, staff, parents, governors, and the local community whilst maintaining high standards and expectations for all.
Our Assistant SENCO will act as DDSL at our new site and have some teaching responsibility and the role as SENCO for the 32 children. The role will mean that you can be fully immersive in the setup, implementation and day to day life at The Orchard and be instrumental in creating a positive and nurturing environment that our children can thrive in.
Rectory is one-form primary school soon to be across two sites in Downall Green, South Wigan (Woodland and Grove) and Clockface (Orchard). It is an exciting time to join us on our journey, shaping our offer as we grow our specialist offer across the borough.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is passionate about SEND and about supporting and helping all pupils succeed
• Has high professional standards and is able to inspire, nurture and motivate
• Is committed to raising the achievement of all learners
• Has a particular specialism in ASC
• Is committed to safeguarding the welfare and wellbeing of children, staff and visitors
• Is an excellent role model on all levels
• Is a team player, an excellent communicator and networker
• Has experience of multi-agency working
• Is a flexible team player with a cheerful disposition.
• Has a good sense of humour and is willing to participate in whole school life.
In return we can offer you:
• An inclusive and nurturing workplace
• A professional, friendly and dedicated team of staff and supportive Governors
• Children who are a joy to teach and work with
• A caring Christian Ethos
• Strong partnerships with parents, other schools and the local community
• Further professional and career development opportunities.
Rectory is a happy place to work. The children are keen to learn, and they deserve the best. This permanent, full-time vacancy offers a fantastic opportunity for a creative, positive, inspiring and enthusiastic individual to join our team as we continue to move our school forward. The post is ideally suited to a candidate with previous experience of leading this area of school.
Visits to the school are available on 23rd and 24th April or an informal chat with myself or a member of SLT are warmly welcome up to the deadline. Please contact Mrs Proudfoot, school business manager, to make an appointment.
All school staff, governors and volunteers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check
Position required from: 1st September 2025
Many thanks,
Mr Richard Brook
Headteacher
Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday 30th April
Shortlisting: Friday 2nd May
Interviews: 7/8th May
