Overview
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate, experienced, and knowledgeable SENDCo and DSL ready to make a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities?
We are seeking an exceptional SENDCo and DSL to join our vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing primary school where every child is nurtured, challenged, and celebrated. We believe in THE HAMPDEN WAY and use this to guide our thinking and behaviour. We are KIND. We try our BEST. We are a TEAM.
Responsibilities – SENDCo
* Has a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of SEND provision, legislation, and inclusive teaching strategies.
* Has a proven track record of leading, shaping, and innovating SEND practice with measurable outcomes for pupils and their families.
* Can inspire, challenge, and support colleagues in delivering high-quality provision.
* Is able to demonstrate energy and dynamism and is keen to make a difference.
* Is a team player who listens to and values the opinions of others, while bringing their own ideas and initiative.
* Is a resilient leader who can positively manage difficult and emotional conversations and communications with our families.
* Is committed to enhancing high-quality teaching through adaptive practices that are informed by the latest pedagogical research, ensuring every learner’s needs are met with precision and care.
Responsibilities – Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
* Has experience of leading programmes of early help and support for vulnerable families.
* Can effectively lead our Inclusion Team comprising a Family Links Worker and Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA).
* Has experience of effective multi-agency working.
* Has a forensic eye for detail to ensure robust safeguarding policies, practices and procedures are in place and being operated effectively.
What the school offers its staff
* To work with amazing, creative, fun and high-achieving children.
* To work with a very supportive and dedicated team.
* To work in a community with team/family spirit in abundance.
* Access to professional development and training.
* To work with very supportive governing body, parents and children.
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please email office.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk, or call the school office on (01844) 212291.
If you would like to apply, please complete and return the attached application form to admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk.
Closing date for applications - Friday 19th September 2025
Interviews to be held - w/c 22nd September 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
John Hampden Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
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