The School:

Ashfield School is renowned for high standards of teaching, behaviour and academic achievement. One of the largest schools in England (2700 on role), staff work together each day to support, inspire and challenge students to give their best in our safe, happy and ambitious working environment. 

Ashfield school enjoys an incredibly positive culture across the school. Continual focus on developing this culture enables us to recruit, develop and retain the very best people. Student behaviour is excellent, staff well-being surveys evidence that morale is very high with teachers treated as respected professionals. 

Ashfield School is a great place to work and as part of the DFE school re-building project we will move into brand new buildings over the next few years. We are located close to the A38 and M1 and there is a large free staff car park. Facilities across the large school site are excellent with numerous social and workspaces, staff specific catering and sporting facilities all available.

 The role:

Ashfield School are looking to appoint a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator). This post plays a vital role in ensuring we deliver exceptional outcomes for our students, and that they are happy and well cared for. As SENDCO you will be responsible for the achievement and pastoral case of SEND students and manage day to implementation of the SEND policy and adherence to the Code of Practice.

This role co-ordinates provision for individual students, including those with EHC plans, and provides professional advice and guidance to colleagues across our school including the line management and development of SEND staff. Your work will be solely based within our school but you will also be contributing to the wider development of SEND practices across the Trust.

 The person:

The right person for this role must have a Qualified Teacher status and possess/ or be able to quickly achieve the National Award for Special Educational Needs provision. You must have comprehensive and up to date knowledge of the statutory requirements for SEND and safeguarding and great knowledge of the SEN Code of Conduct.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in secondary education, experience as a SENDCO, and successful liaison with other professionals to meet the needs of all children.

Teaching roles:  Applicants must be able to attend the school in person if selected for interview.

 Applications must arrive by:                 04:00pm on Sunday 4 January 2026

Interviews will be held on:                    W/C 5 January 2026

Why join us?

There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.

We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well-motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.

We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.

We offer:

·  Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.

·  We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning

·  An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.

·  Entry to a career average pension scheme.

·  Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.

·  A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.

·  Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.

·  We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.