SENCO

• Location: Woking
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive

This is an outstanding secondary school located in Woking, seeking a passionate, talented, and rigorous SENCO to join our dedicated team. This role is crucial in ensuring that all students, especially those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), can access a curriculum that is personalised, challenging, and fit for the needs of 21st-century life.

• Lead on attainment and progress for all SEND students, ensuring the school is compliant with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Identify and adopt effective teaching approaches for students with SEND, and monitor teaching and learning activities to meet their needs.
• Liaise with primary schools to ensure continuity of support and learning for transferring students with SEND.
• Collect and interpret specialist assessment data, and review systems for identifying, assessing, and reviewing SEN students.
• Provide training opportunities for staff on best practices in teaching students with SEND.
• Set challenging targets for raising achievement among SEND students and devise appropriate interventions and curriculum pathways.
• Work with external agencies to support student progress and access to the curriculum.
• Teach within the age range 11-18, adapting and contributing to the delivery of the new GCSE and A-Level curriculum.

• A bachelor’s degree at a 2.1 or higher and Qualified Teacher Status through a PGCE, GTP, SCITT, or equivalent.
• The National SENCO qualification or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of working effectively with families, training, and advising teachers on best practices.
• Experience in managing and leading groups of students/young people, with evidence of continually improving student outcomes.
• Strong alignment with the School’s values of Courtesy, Integrity, Resilience, Community, Leadership, and Enthusiasm.

• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.
• Longer school holidays and bespoke CPD programmes.
• Supportive work environment with minimal paperwork and meetings.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

To apply for this SENCO position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.