Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
The Turing School
Larkspur Drive
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 8EJ
Phone:
Email: tts-
Website:
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
* The Turing School
* MPS/UPS + TLR 1C
* All Year Round
* Permanent
* Interview Date: 17th October 2025
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) to transform outcomes for every SEND learner within our school.
We're looking for a candidate with a strong and innovative vision to significantly raise aspirations and elevate attainment for all students with SEND, ensuring they can fully access all educational experiences. Your passion for inclusive practices and your ability to inspire will be at the heart of this role.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
* Exceptional Teaching & Leadership: You'll be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record, possessing drive to develop into an exceptional leader within our school.
* Strategic Vision for SEND: A clear and actionable vision for supporting SEND students. This includes expertise in identifying needs, developing bespoke interventions, implementing robust tracking systems, and fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement across all SEND provisions.
* Comprehensive Key Stage Experience: The ability to confidently teach and lead across both Key Stages 3 and 4 and to understand the specific academic and pastoral needs of students at these stages.
* Inspirational Leadership & Collaboration: You'll be a natural leader who can inspire, motivate, and empower students and colleagues to reach their full potential. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are key.
The Turing School is a thriving and supportive learning environment where we passionately uphold our core values of diversity innovation, respect and aspiration. We are committed to empowering our students with the resources, resilience and skills necessary for lasting success while upholding our values in all that we do.
For more information about our school please visit our website: /
Benefits include:
* Teachers' Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
* Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
* Enhanced Maternity Pay
* Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
* Access to training and development
* Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
* Cycle to Work scheme
* On-site Parking
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack. Details are also available to download from our website
If you are interested in this post, please contact Gemma Sorrell-Fleet, Office Manager for an informal discussion. and
Completed applications should be sent to Gemma Sorrell-Fleet, Office Manager, or by post to The Turing School, Larkspur Dr, Eastbourne BN23 8EJ. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
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In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Application Form
Recruitment Pack
Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to .
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.