We are seeking an experienced SENCO to join our school in Maidstone.

This role is to start immediately

At Serenity School group, we are dedicated to meeting the academic, therapeutic, and vocational needs of our students. Our mission is to create, adapt, and implement functional curricula necessary to meet the diverse individual needs of our student population and increase current and future independence. 

Non Teaching role

Hours: 38.5 per week

38 weeks per year term time

The SENCO, under the direction of the Headteacher, will:

Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school

Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability

Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies.

The SENCO will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

Duties and responsibilities

Strategic development of SEN policy and provision

Have a strategic overview of provision for pupils with SEN or a disability across the school, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision through the use of agreed methodologies

Strategic overview of all Annual Reviews and transition/destinations reports

Contribute to school self-evaluation, particularly with respect to provision for pupils with SEN or a disability

Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies

The SENCO will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the SENCO will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher.

National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment [note: this is a requirement under the SEND Code of Practice]

QTS, PGCE or equivalent is essential

Teaching experience (two years minimum)

Involvement in self-evaluation and development planning

Experience of conducting training/leading INSET

We offer a competitive salary that is among the best in our sector, pension scheme, full independent school holidays and membership of an occupational health scheme. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Serenity Education group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment