SENCO

About the role

Promoting Resilience, Achieving Potential

We are seeking a SENCo who can provide strategic SEND and Inclusion leadership.

This is a non – class-based role where you will lead a dedicated Inclusion team.

Whether you are making referrals to health professionals, assessing children, modelling interventions, carrying out observations or responding to parents, you will impress us with your ability to support our friendly dedicated school team. Analysing data, leading staff meetings and ensuring children are receiving the appropriate interventions are all elements of this interesting and varied role.

Your experience will include having an understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, working with a range of special educational needs and preferably having already had some experience of the role of a SENCo or willing to undertake the NASENCo accreditation. 

Above all you are adaptable, creative and energetic, with a high level of integrity as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and build positive relationships at all levels and with a wide range of professionals.

In return we can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a friendly and diverse school community
• An attractive working environment with excellent facilities
• Well-resourced classrooms
• A supportive, enthusiastic and forward-thinking school team
• Professional development opportunities.

Teachers’ Pay and Conditions.

Salary:  MPS/ UPS + SEND Allowance depending upon experience

Contract length: Full -time / Part - time

Start date: September 2025

School visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged so please contact the school office on 01923 256210 to book a tour with a member of the senior leadership team. We look forward to hearing from you.

Highwood Primary is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for all successful applicants.  We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you may be required to complete the “Childcare Disqualification” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this.