What skills and experience we're looking for
Higham Lane School is delighted to welcome applications for the post of SENDCo to start September 2025.
Applications are invited from qualified teachers who currently hold or are working towards the National Award for Special Educational Needs. Applications will also be considered from qualified teachers who do not hold the National Award for Special Educational Needs, but who are prepared to commit to working towards this.
What the school offers its staff
• excellent continuous professional development
• reduced workload
• behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn
• a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing
• free, onsite parking
• subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
• a Gym Membership Scheme
• a Cycle to Work Scheme
• free lunch for duty staff
• an Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
• an Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials
Further details about the role
How to apply
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Alternatively, please visit our school website ( and click on ‘Job Vacancies’. The deadline is 9am on Monday 24th March 2025.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post of SENDCo, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Ian Naisbitt, Assistant Headteacher on 024 7638 8123.
Dates: selection activities and interviews for shortlisted candidates are likely to be on Friday 28th March 2025. Pease note that the school reserves the right to close the application process early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will also be taken through the School's vetting procedure. Higham Lane School is also strongly committed to protecting personal data. Our Privacy Notice, which can be found under the GDPR section on the School website, describes why and how we collect and use personal data and provides information about individuals’ rights.