Salary: BET Leadership Scale (L2-6) £53,069 - £58,569
Contract type: Full time, permanent
Start date: January 2026
Reporting to: Headteacher
Main purpose
Due to an expansion of SEND provision, Bohunt Farnborough is seeking to appoint a full time SENDCo to lead and continue the excellent inclusive practice across the school.
Team
You will be leading a team of experienced Learning Support Assistants, supported by two Provision Leaders and a full time Assistant SENDCo, as well as a qualified Level 7 Access Arrangement Assessor. As a central part of the school, you will work closely with colleagues in the Senior Leadership Team, the Literacy Team, Appropriate Provision base, as well as the Coordinator for English as an Additional Language.
Key Skills needed
* Possess a strong strategic knowledge of SEND/whole school inclusion.
* Highly effective subject teacher, able to model good practice to fellow professionals.
* Strong record in school or subject improvement.
* Evidence of ability to lead strategically.
* Experience of successfully coaching others.
* Good understanding of statutory frameworks for schools, such as the SEND Code of Practice and OFSTED handbook.
* Experience of leading teacher professional development, either through formal routes, such as NPQ or ECF facilitation and/or bespoke programmes.
* Able to communicate effectively with different groups, including pupils, parents and staff.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge in SEND, including national policy, pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, behaviour management strategies, inspection findings and statutory requirements.
* Can demonstrate an ability to secure the highest standards of teaching and learning, behaviour, pastoral care and outcomes for children and young people.
* Able to secure robust systems for managing resources to maximise impact.
* Possesses a strong understanding of how to keep children safe in education.
* Able to think systematically, to introduce appropriate systems that are well understood by all stakeholders.
* A deep commitment to providing, receiving and acting on feedback.
The Learning Support Team (SEND)
The learning support department is a highly skilled team of dedicated staff made up of an assistant SENDCO (non‑teaching), 4 HLTAs, all with their own specialism, and a team of 10 Learning Support Assistants (LSAs). We are the only school in Hampshire to be awarded the Gold award for teaching English as an Additional Language, an immensely important part of our offer. The Progress Base is a hub for students with additional needs, providing social skills groups, nurture activities, reading interventions as well as 1 to 1 and small group work. As part of this role you will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
What the school offers its staff
Our School. In 2025, our GCSE results improved once again, continuing a trend of record‑breaking outcomes year after year. In 2024, we were proud to be recognised as one of the top 5% most improved schools in the country—a testament to the dedication of our staff, the resilience of our students, and the unwavering support of our families.
We Offer
* A culture of bespoke professional development from our own leadership academy
* Robust focus on staff wellbeing
* The opportunity to make a difference
* Dedicated co‑planning time during the school day to support your workload
* Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn
* The benefit of being part of a multi‑academy trust offering collaboration, support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression
Applications
Please apply via the TES website: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/sendco-hampshire-2050343
Alternatively, an application form can be found on our website: https://www.bohuntfarnborough.com/staff/vacancies/ Emailed applications can be sent to recruitment@bohuntfarnborough.com
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Bohunt Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender re‑assignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in line with the school’s policies and procedures.
Safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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