Careers at Big Life

Special Needs Coordinator

About us

Longsight Community Primary is a primary school serving a richly diverse community in Manchester. Longsight is a UNICEF RRSA Gold school, and we pride ourselves on our inclusive, nurturing ethos with a strong focus on the wellbeing of staff and children.

Longsight is part of Big Life Schools Multi-Academy Trust, which is a part of The Big Life group; providing support, governance, and strategic direction for our schools. Big Life Schools shares the values and ethos of The Big Life group.

The Big Life group is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way.

What you’ll be doing

The staff and governors of this friendly, supportive and inclusive one form entry school are seeking to recruit an experienced teacher to lead and manage Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across the school.

What we need from you

• Be an experienced primary teacher
• Have experience of leading on an area of school improvement
• Be passionate about inclusion and meeting the needs of all children
• Hold or working towards the SENDco qualification
• Motivate and inspire children and adults through innovative practice
• Be positive, resilient, flexible and work well in our happy team
• Effectively lead and manage a team of staff
• Share Longsight Community Primary’s vision and the values of The Big Life group

What we will offer you in return

•  Salary Scale and Point: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
• A 0.8FTE contract on a permanent basis.
• Culturally and socially diverse families.
• A pleasant working environment in a new building in the heart of a close community.
• A happy, welcoming staff team
• Flexible working
• The support of The Big Life group including a comprehensive wellbeing offer.

What next?

For more information about our school, please visit: www.longsightcp.com. Candidates are encouraged to visit the school and discuss the position with the Headteacher. Please ring the school office on 0161 241 0530 to arrange a convenient time.

The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS with a check of adults barred list. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from regulated activity with children.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from Black, Asian, and other racially marginalised communities.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 30 April at 9am. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. Interviews will take place on 7 May.

If you need more support or for information in a different format, please contact HR at hr@thebiglifegroup.com.

The Big Life group strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change.

We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation.