Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Educational Progress (SENCO) to provide strategic leadership for SEND across our Prep and Pre-Prep. This full-time role offers the opportunity to shape inclusive practice through a strong classroom presence, early identification and effective intervention, ensuring that every pupil is supported to achieve their potential. Working closely with senior leaders, staff, parents and external agencies, the successful candidate will drive high-quality adaptive teaching, oversee provision across key transition points and promote a culture where inclusive practice is embedded across the school.
Responsibilities
* Involve in aspects of day-to-day operation of specialist provision made by the school for all pupils with identified SEND needs.
* Work with the Head of Pre-Prep, Deputy Head Academic and the wider Senior Management Team to develop strategic guidance that shapes high-quality teaching and pastoral care and the effective use of resources to ensure outstanding outcomes for all students who have identified SEND.
* Provide strategic leadership for SEND across the Prep and Pre-Prep, focusing on early identification, intervention and inclusive practice.
* Drive high-quality adaptive teaching and oversee provision across key transition points to support pupils with identified needs.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Relevant qualifications with a genuine passion for inclusive adaptive teaching and demonstrable experience within SEND provision.
* Team player with a positive “can do” attitude, flexible approach and excellent interpersonal skills.
* Previous experience within an educational setting is advantageous but not essential.
About the Organisation
Taunton School is a large, exciting and diverse organisation. We are ambitious without pretence and extraordinarily friendly, with relationships based upon mutual respect between all members of the school community. The staff are true enthusiasts. We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive, find their exceptional, and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. We are also a Menopause Aware Employer. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.
More Information & How To Apply
The post is a permanent full-time role over 6 days a week.
For more information, please view the attached documents. To apply, please click on "Apply Now” at the bottom of the job details page.
We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the required qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are more likely to only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and apply if you think you have what it takes to join us.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, or age. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.
SAFEGUARDING
Taunton School operates in a regulated sector and adheres to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. We are committed to working together to safeguard children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the School’s due diligence. As a regulated sector we are required to request references prior to interview unless your permission is not granted.
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks as part of the School’s due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include, but are not limited to, ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and satisfactory online searches.
This job is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered "spent", except those that are classed as protected offences.
It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature.
For more information, please visit this link to our school policies including child protection and recruitment: Taunton School Policies & Inspection Reports
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 10th May 8pm, however, please note that early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early should a successful appointment be made. Longlist interviews will take place on Friday 15th May 2026.
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our jobs, we do not provide feedback at this stage.
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