SENCO
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2025 |
| Location: | Westerham, Kent, TN16 3DN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 94c082fe-ae81-4082-abdf-4735537eb95b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Be a qualified teacher with QTS and ideally hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), or be willing to work towards it
• Have successful experience in coordinating SEND provision, ideally in a primary setting
• Be highly knowledgeable in SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice (2014), and inclusive strategies
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to working with pupils with a range of additional needs
• Be an excellent communicator who can lead, support, and inspire both staff and families
• Be proactive, organised and reflective, always striving for the best outcomes
• Work collaboratively with the senior leadership team to shape and monitor high-impact SEND strategy
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• A supportive and dynamic school leadership team
• A positive, inclusive school culture with a strong commitment to SEND
• High-quality resources and access to nature-rich learning environments
• Bespoke CPD opportunities and pathways for career progression
• A collaborative Trust network with shared expertise and innovation
• 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing
• Health insurance available after 1 year of service; enrollment occurs annually on May 31st.
Commitment to safeguarding
Oaklands Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.
Be a qualified teacher with QTS and ideally hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), or be willing to work towards it
• Have successful experience in coordinating SEND provision, ideally in a primary setting
• Be highly knowledgeable in SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice (2014), and inclusive strategies
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to working with pupils with a range of additional needs
• Be an excellent communicator who can lead, support, and inspire both staff and families
• Be proactive, organised and reflective, always striving for the best outcomes
• Work collaboratively with the senior leadership team to shape and monitor high-impact SEND strategy
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• A supportive and dynamic school leadership team
• A positive, inclusive school culture with a strong commitment to SEND
• High-quality resources and access to nature-rich learning environments
• Bespoke CPD opportunities and pathways for career progression
• A collaborative Trust network with shared expertise and innovation
• 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing
• Health insurance available after 1 year of service; enrollment occurs annually on May 31st.
Commitment to safeguarding
Oaklands Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.