Polebrook and Glapthorn CE Primary Schools

part of The Rutland Learning Trust

are looking to recruit a

Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)

Job Description

Job Title:  Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)

Reporting to: Headteacher (With professional accountability to the Trust Head of SEND & Inclusion)

Salary: In line with Teachers’ Pay and Conditions, plus SEN Allowance (where applicable)

Contract: Permanent. Part-time 2.5 days a week

Applications closing date Monday 19th October at 12 noon.

Interview date Wednesday 21st October 2026

Please note: that interviews take place during the school half term and term finishes on Friday 16th October. Please contact the school for a tour during term time.

Start date Monday 4^th January 2026 with handover sessions in December

Purpose of the Role

The SENCO is responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination, and impact of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision within the school, ensuring that pupils with SEND are identified early, supported effectively, and enabled to make strong progress within an inclusive mainstream environment.

The SENCO works in partnership with senior leaders, class teachers, support staff, families, external professionals, and the Trust to ensure statutory compliance, high-quality provision, and excellent outcomes for pupils with SEND.

This is a Non-teaching SENDCo role across two federated very small primary schools,

under Executive Leadership.

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Glapthorn CE Primary School

part of The Rutland Learning Trust

We are looking to recruit an

Office Administrator

30 hours per week term time only, 38 weeks per year.

This is a permanent post commencing 12th October 2026 or as soon as possible.

Pay 3 – 4 depending on experience.

(FTE £25,614.17 - £26,016.11 pro rata for part time working)

(Actual  £17,481.34 - £17,755.59)

We are looking for an Office Administrator to join our school team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and super organised person who can use their own initiative to plan, prioritise and organise the work of the school office effectively.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful team!

Do you have?

• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail?
• The ability to build effective relationships with children, teachers and parents/carers.
• The ability to work under pressure and to be flexible in approach.
• The ability to cope with distractions and interruptions.
• Relevant and recent administrative experience.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of all Microsoft applications.
• Patience and a sense of humour.
• A strong ethos to work as a team.

To discuss the position further or to request an application form, please contact the school office on: 

01832 273452 or  glapthornoffice@rltschools.com .

Application packs are also available to download from our school website.

Closing Date:  Monday 5^th October 2026

Interviews to be held Thursday 8^th October 2026

Start date: Monday 12^th October 2026 or as soon as possible

Please send applications to the Executive Head, Mrs Lou Coulthard via email or post: LCoulthard@rltschools.com

Glapthorn CE Primary School, Benefield Road, Glapthorn, PE8 4BQ