Maternity Cover: Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)

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About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced SENCo to join our team ideally from 2nd June 2025 on a maternity leave contract.  Hours are 0.6 a week, flexible on days and timings. 

All classes are supported by experienced, dedicated Teaching Assistants or Early Years Practitioners and Strathmore benefits from an enthusiastic, friendly and supportive staff team.

Our staff provide creative learning environments to enhance children’s learning, including the use of the school’s extensive grounds for outdoor learning and forest school sessions.  Staff are encouraged to share and develop their ideas and there is an emphasis on CPD at all levels.

We would love to hear from you if you are:

  • A creative and inspiring leader with a natural love of learning
  • A reliable, well-organised team player with good interpersonal skills
  • Enthusiastic, positive and up to the challenge!
  • Committed to inclusive practice
  • Committed to nurturing children

We can offer the successful candidate:

  • The opportunity to join a well-respected school with established links in the local community and external agencies
  • A supportive leadership team
  • A team of friendly and hard-working staff, with qualified and experienced teaching assistant support
  • Friendly, well-motivated children who enjoy learning
  • A culture of continual professional development.
  • A wellbeing day is given each year and general care and consideration of your health and wellbeing is an important aspect of our school ethos and vision. 
  • A SEN allowance for the role 

Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact admin@strathmore.herts.sch.uk if you would like to arrange a visit or call 01462 459558. 

We have the right to withdraw this job advert if the position has been filled prior to the application closing date. 

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Contact details

Alaya Ali-Shah , HR & Finance Officer
Strathmore Infant & Nursery School Old Hale Way Hitchin
Herts SG5 1XR

Telephone: 01462 459 558
Email: alaya.ali-shah@strathmore.herts.sch.uk
Website: www.strathmore.herts.sch.uk
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