We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a proactive, organised, and self-motivated individual to become part of our highly successful and oversubscribed mixed secondary school, which features a specialist provision for students with vision impairments.  

You will be committed to providing equal opportunities for all students with SEND, removing obstacles to their progress and wellbeing, and ensuring each child gets the support they need to achieve their full potential. With our already strong and successful team in place, we are seeking the right person to lead and inspire this outstanding group of staff.

SENCO is a key position and involves working closely with students and their families, supporting students in school and working with external agencies.

The successful candidate will be passionate about improving the outcomes for children and will have:

·        A strong understanding of secondary special educational needs and the issues which affect our students’ wellbeing

·        Knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by SEND students

·        Excellent interpersonal, communication and planning skills

·        Excellent ICT skills

In return, we offer you:

·        An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

·        Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD

·        Care first employee assistance programme

·        Non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover

·        Membership of the Teachers Government Pension Scheme

·        Two-week, half-term break in October

·        Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies - The Robert Napier School.

Visits to the School are strongly encouraged.  For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Raffaella Rosina via email rrosina@robertnapier.org.uk.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.  

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.