SENDCo vacancy at Sir Robert Geffery's Primary School

Governors of Sir Robert Gefferys Primary School are inviting applications for the above post. Visits to the school are encouraged and welcome please contact the school office to arrange this. The role will be to undertake the important role of SENDCo at our lovely school. The appointed SENDCo will form part of the schools experienced Senior Leadership Team.

Sir Robert Gefferys Primary School is a friendly welcoming and nurturing school with an emphasis on supporting each and every individual child to achieve their potential in a loving environment that promotes high standards and provides a broad enriched and inclusive curriculum. Staff report to feel well supported and very happy at the school with the incumbent SENDCo saying this is the loveliest school I have worked in.

Sir Robert Gefferys Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will require enhanced DBS clearance and online checks.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the 1974 Rehabilitations of Offenders Act. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children.
Before applying for this post please refer to our school website and view the Safeguarding and Child Protection policy.


We are looking for someone who:
An excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of improving outcomes for all pupils including those within the field of SEND.
Passionate about inclusion and the learning and development of every child.
Well organised and meticulous with paperwork and systems with a high level of attention to detail.
Able to work effectively as a member of the well-supported confident and happy staff team and lead and support staff in SEND provision.
In possession of the personal skills needed to be able to communicate effectively with engaged children staff governors parents and with a range of external professionals.
Has high expectations of pupils progress and behaviour.
Has proven classroom management and organisation skills.
Embraces creativity and has a positive outlook on life.
Has an ability to inspire children to enjoy learning and models the positive Christian Values of the school Love Friendship Trust Forgiveness Creativity Peace Thankfulness.
Has a commitment to enable children to reach their full potential and be committed to educating the whole child.
Is fascinated by the learning process and actively seeks new ideas and research.
Loves supporting and inspiring fellow staff and children.
Has great ideas and wants to share them!
Sincerely values every member of the school community.
Believes in each and every child and has high aspirations for their achievement.
Has the ability to make learning fun and engaging whilst ensuring all children are appropriately challenged.
Is prepared to go the extra mile with a smile on their face!
In return we can offer you:
In return the successful applicant will be assured of a high level of good quality support and encouragement to develop professional skills and interests from both within our experienced staff and governor team and from external partnerships and CPD.

Sir Robert Gefferys Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will require enhanced DBS clearance and clear social media check.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office on to make an appointment for a visit.

Please submit a completed application form and equal opportunities form this can be found on the vacancies page on our website including how you would meet the requirements of the personal specification to:


The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight Sunday 19th April 2026
Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Please click here to find out more and download an application pack.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: Sir Robert Gefferys Primary School Landrake Saltash PL210YJ

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