SENCO – Outstanding Secondary School – Oxfordshire – September 2025 Start
📍 Location: Oxfordshire
📅 Start Date: September 2025
📄 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
💰 Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience
An exceptional secondary school in Oxfordshire is looking for a dedicated and experienced SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to join their leadership team in September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a school that prides itself on its inclusive ethos and strong support for students with additional needs.
Why This School?
✔ Strong SEND Department – Work within a well-established and well-funded SEND department that prioritizes student support.
✔ Inclusive and Supportive Culture – Be part of a school where diversity and inclusion are at the heart of its values.
✔ Strategic Leadership Role – Lead a team of support staff and teaching assistants to deliver high-quality SEND provision.
✔ Career Development – Benefit from extensive CPD opportunities and leadership training.
✔ Beautiful Location – Oxfordshire offers excellent transport links, cultural attractions, and picturesque surroundings.
Your Role as SENCO:
🔹 Lead SEND Provision – Oversee the provision for students with special educational needs, ensuring they receive tailored support.
🔹 Develop Individual Support Plans – Work closely with staff and external agencies to create and implement effective EHCPs.
🔹 Advise and Train Staff – Support and guide teachers on strategies to accommodate students with SEND in their classrooms.
🔹 Collaborate with Parents and Carers – Build strong relationships with families to support student learning and progress.
🔹 Monitor and Assess Progress – Track the development of students with SEND and adjust interventions accordingly.
Who We’re Looking For:
✅ SENCO Qualification (or working towards one) – National Award for SEN Coordination preferred.
✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in SEND provision.
✅ Passionate About Inclusion – A commitment to ensuring all students receive the support they need to thrive.
✅ Strong Leadership Skills – Experience in leading a team and implementing strategic SEND initiatives.
✅ Excellent Communication – The ability to liaise effectively with students, staff, parents, and external professionals.
✅ Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to apply).
If you’re an ambitious SENCO looking to join a thriving and supportive school in Oxfordshire, we’d love to hear from you!