Qualified Teacher with SENCO Responsibility
Location: Kingsdown Nursery School (part of the Lincolnshire Maintained Nursery School Federation)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Flexible – full-time or part-time considered
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: MPS 3-6 + TLR SEND Allowance

Are you a passionate, experienced teacher with a commitment to inclusive early years education? Are you a qualified or aspiring SENCO looking for a new challenge in a nurturing and ambitious maintained nursery school?

Kingsdown Nursery School, part of the Lincolnshire Maintained Nursery School Federation, is seeking a qualified teacher (QTS) with a commitment to leading high-quality SEND provision from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping inclusive practice for our youngest learners, while also teaching and contributing to our strong and collaborative team.

What we’re looking for:

• A nurturing, reflective and experienced Early Years teacher with QTS
• A current SENCO or someone who has completed the NASENCo qualification
  — or someone who has started or is willing to undertake the new NPQ for SENCOs
• A strong commitment to early identification and support for children with SEND
• Someone who can support families to navigate the SEND system
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
• Experience in early years education and inclusive practice

About the role:

We are open to flexible working arrangements. The role could suit:

• A candidate seeking a part-time role (e.g. 3 days a week) combining teaching and SENCO responsibilities alongside a 2 day Teacher colleague
• A full-time candidate, where SENCO responsibilities are incorporated into a broader teaching post

Please indicate your preference and availability in your application.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment within a values-led federation of maintained nursery schools
• Experienced leadership committed to staff wellbeing and development
• The chance to make a meaningful difference for children with SEND and their families
• Full support to undertake the NPQ for SENCOs, where required

To apply please complete an LCC application form and return to Diane.Ingham@kingsdownnurseryschool.co.uk by 4pm on Friday 20^th June
 

Interview Date: Tuesday 24^th June (afternoon)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and suitable references will be required for the successful candidate.