Post: SENDCo at The King’s School, Witney, Oxfordshire. An independent Christian school (3-16) run by Oxfordshire Community Churches
Salary: £33,425 to £36,462 dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.
Advertised: Wednesday 29th April 2026
Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026, 9am. (Please note that applications will be reviewed as they come in and we reserve the right to close the process at an earlier date)
Interview date: TBC
Start date: 1st September 2026
TKS Witney is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SENDCo to lead and develop inclusive SEND provision across The King’s School, Witney.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape high-quality SEND support within a nurturing Christian school community, ensuring that every child and young person is known, valued, and enabled to flourish.
The Role
* Lead and manage SEND provision across primary and secondary
* Oversee provision in EYFS
* Ensure early identification of needs and effective, age-appropriate intervention
* Support smooth transition between key stages
* Coordinate and oversee EHCPs, SEND reviews, and provision planning
* Support staff in delivering inclusive, high-quality teaching
* Work closely with parents, pupils, and external agencies
* Advise senior leaders on SEND admissions, practice, compliance, and development
We are looking for someone who:
* Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Holds the National Award for SEND Coordination (or is willing to complete it)
* Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
* Is confident working across at least two key stages
* Communicates with clarity, empathy, and professionalism
* Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
* Will actively support the Christian ethos and values of the school
* Experience in a similar setting is desirable but not essential.
Why Join The King’s School?
* A supportive, values driven school community
* Opportunity to shape SEND provision across the full school journey
* A collaborative staff team committed to supporting children’s education
* Ongoing professional development and leadership support
* For further information, contact Francine Smith, Senior Administrator (HR) of The King’s School at office@tkswitney.org.uk or telephone 01993 778463.
Additional information
The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a strong staff team in line with the vision of Oxfordshire Community Churches. It is therefore a genuine and determining occupational requirement that the post-holder must be a committed Christian, willing to work with others in the context of OCC’s ethos statement.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with barred list check.
If you have a disability and require any reasonable adjustments that will enable you to apply for this position, then please let us know.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criterion. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
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