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Rye College is seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to be our new Special Education Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo) to start in September 2026.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable SENDCo to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who is passionate about Inclusion and committed to ensuring every young person thrives.
This non teaching role allows dedicated time to lead and develop effective support for all students.
We welcome applications from experienced leaders or those looking for their first SENDCo leadership role.
Our ideal candidate will be:
1. Experienced in supporting students with SEND, with a good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
2. Confident in leading SEND provision, including working closely with teaching and support staff.
3. Commitment to developing inclusive practice and supporting alternative or personalised pathways for students.
4. A positive, empathetic communicator who builds strong relationships with pupils, staff and families.
5. Holds QTS, a recognised SENCO qualification (NASENCO or NPQ), and brings energy, integrity and enthusiasm to the role.
6. An inspirational, outstanding practitioner committed to helping children achieve high academic standards and outcomes.
7. An exceptional individual who demonstrates energy, passion and excellence.
8. Highly committed and supportive of students, families, staff, and our wider Trust networks.
9. Able to take a lead role, working closely with the senior leadership team and other leading practitioners across the Trust in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and practice that lead to strong SEN and Inclusion improvement.
10. An experienced leader who can provide vision and inspiration for students and staff in pursuit of excellence.
11. An effective communicator with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who fully embraces our Trust ethos and values.
In return, we offer:
12. A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
13. A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
14. A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
15. A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.
16. A college in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.
We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our college prior to application.
Rye College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.