What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an exceptional and passionate Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) and Designated Teacher for Looked after Children to join our dedicated team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving the strategic development of SEN policy and provision, ensuring that all children with additional needs receive the support and resources they require to thrive.
You will need to be supportive of a culture of care, resilience, and independence, ensuring individuals feel safe, valued, and empowered to reach their own individual goals.
Reculver CEP School is looking to for an individual who is enthusiastic, committed, and able to work well in a team and who wants to make a difference every day.
Many pupils in our school need additional support to enable them to be successful in the classroom school. The role will be varied working across various departments in school. This is an exciting role where you get to shape the future of our young people. Each day is a new challenge and you will make a difference to the lives of our pupils.
To apply for this position you will be required to have Qualified teacher status [note: this is a requirement under the SEND Code of Practice] and a SENCO National Professional Qualification (NPQ), or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment [note: this is a requirement under the SEND Code of Practice].
Key Responsibilities:
• Determine the strategic development of SEN policy and provision in the school
• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and specific provision to support individual pupils
• Provide professional guidance and support to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies
• Maintain an accurate SEND register and provision map, analysing assessment data to inform interventions
• Identify pupils' SEN, coordinate provision, and communicate regularly with parents/carers
• Promote the inclusion of pupils with SEND in the school community and access to the curriculum
• Act as the designated teacher for looked-after and previously looked-after children
• Lead INSET training and share best practises with the staff team
What We Offer:
• MPS + SEN Allowance
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Friendly, inclusive school community with a focus on staff wellbeing
• Excellent facilities, including specialist provisions and outdoor learning spaces
If you are an experienced, dedicated SENCO who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, we would love to hear from you. Join our inclusive, forward-thinking school and help us continue to provide the highest quality of education for all our pupils.
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 28th February. Interviews to be held Wednesday 5th March.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach.
What the school offers its staff
We offer ongoing CPD, a Cycle to Work scheme and access to Staff Care Services.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.