Job Description

Due to our current SENDCO being unwell, we are seeking an experienced and highly competent educator with a passion for inclusion to join our team until at least the end of this academic year.

• Closing Date: 1pm Friday 14th November 2025
• Job Start Date: January 2026
• Contract/Hours: Fixed term initially until 22nd July 2026. Full Time.
• Salary: UPR 1-3 +SEN point (£47,472 - £51,048 per annum + SEN point £2,787 - £5,497 pa) depending on experience
• Contact details: admin@stjohns.portsmouth.sch.uk

Are you a passionate educator with a heart for inclusion and a talent for helping every child flourish? Do you have a proven track record of being able to lead and coordinate the provision for children with special educational needs across a school? Are you looking to share your experience, skills and knowledge in a new setting?

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced SENCO with a proven track record
• Has successful experience of teaching across the primary phase
• Builds positive relationships with families, staff and external partners
• Will be wholly supportive of our Catholic ethos

We can offer:

• A supportive staff, SLT and Governors
• Amazing children who work hard, behave well and will make you smile
• Plenty of opportunities for professional growth, training and support
• Lovely families who appreciate and value staff support and kindness

Please contact the school office for an application pack

Tel: 02392 821055 or e-mail admin@stjohns.portsmouth.sch.uk

St John's Cathedral Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Portsmouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Portsmouth City Council provides public services including education, social care, planning, parks, housing, events, libraries and museums across the city of Portsmouth on the south coast.