Job Title: Interim Senior Leader / SENCO – Summer Term
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Contract: Agency / Temporary – Summer Term (3 days per week, full-time)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced senior leader with SENCO experience to join a special school supporting children from Year 5 to Year 11 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. This is a unique opportunity to provide targeted capacity and leadership support, with clearly defined responsibilities that make a real difference to the children in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership and guidance across the school, supporting staff development.
* Oversee SEN provision and act as SENCO, ensuring statutory duties and SEND regulations are met.
* Work effectively with multi-agency partners, particularly managing admissions and placement changes with the local authority.
* Contribute as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), arriving early on school days to support operational planning.
Essential Experience & Skills:
* Proven senior leadership experience in a school setting.
* SENCO qualification and experience.
* Strong understanding of SEND regulations, statutory duties, and guidance.
* Experience working with multi-agency partners and local authorities.
* Ability to lead, advise, and develop staff effectively.
* Knowledge of the local area is desirable but not essential.
Contract Details:
* Duration: Summer Term
* Hours: Ideally 3 days per week (full-time equivalent)
* Location: On-site in Bury St Edmunds
Closing Note:
This is a chance to make a tangible impact on a school community while working within an established leadership team. We look forward to hearing from potential candidates who can start as soon as possible