SENDCo
Listed on 2026-09-16
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration, High School
About this Role
Post: SENDCo (Maternity Cover)
Location: Kingstone High School, Kingstone,Herefordshire
Start Date: January 2027 or earlier if possible
Applications Close: 25th September 2026
Interviews: Week Beginning Monday 28th September
Salary Scale: L3 (with flexibility for the right candidate)
Contract Details: Fulltime. Fixed term maternity cover.
Kingstone High School is seeking a SENDCo to cover a maternity leave on afixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEND practitioner,or an ambitious teacher ready to take the next step to lead and develop SEND provision within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities- Ensure compliance with the SEN Code of Practice and statutory requirements
- Maintain and manage the SEN register and coordinate EHCP reviews
- Leadand manage SEND provision across the school
- Coordinate the delivery of high-quality teaching and intervention, with a commitment to inclusive classroom practices
- Adviseand coach staff in best practices for supporting pupils with SEN
- Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to support student progress
- Work closely with teaching staff to promote high-quality, inclusive classroom practice
- Bea part of the school's senior leadership team and contribute to whole-school improvement
* Note that this role will have little, or no, teaching commitment.
We are looking for someone who has:- Has experience working with pupils with a range of additional needs
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Achievedor be working towards the National Award for SEN Coordination NASENCO
- Strong working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation
- Excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills
- Is passionate about inclusion and pupil wellbeing
- The support of a dedicated SEND Admin Assistant
- A collaborative and forward-thinking staff team
- Training and development opportunities to support you in your role.
- Acommitted and approachable Senior Leadership Team
Kingstone Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All vacancies that involve working with vulnerable adults and/or children will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level, along with other standard pre-employment checks.
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