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Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Required: September 2026

Full Time or Part Time Considered

Main/Upper Pay Range

TLR 2b £5,447

Are you looking to make a difference in your job role?

Do you want to work within a team that strives to achieve for student success?

If so, The King John School could be the place for you!

Our PRIDE values are the heartbeat of The King John School - Positivity, Resilience, Integrity, Dignity and Equality. We are looking for an inspiring individual who will embrace our values and culture to ensure each one of our students receive the quality educational experience they deserve.

Here at King John our students are the heart of everything that we do.

The role would involve maintaining an accurate SEND register and provision map, as well as providing guidance to colleagues on teaching pupils with SEND. You would be a key point of contact for external agencies, and organisational skills are key as there will be a need to ensure records are maintained and kept up to date.

We are looking for an outstanding Teacher with a proven track record of good student process, with a passion and drive to make a difference with our vulnerable students. Ideally the successful candidate will have the ability to teach across all key stages within their subject area.

You will need to strive to demonstrate, embed and uphold the school's PRIDE core values of Positivity, Resilience, Integrity, Dignity and Equality in order to support the character development of all students.

Our dedicated, knowledgeable and welcoming team of staff work collaboratively to support each other across the school.

We can offer you:

· A dedicated and experienced hardworking team of staff

· Enthusiastic, friendly and talented students

· Excellent CPD opportunities

· The opportunity to develop within a highly effective multi academy trust

You will need to:

· Possess good behaviour management skills

· Be a good and effective communicator at all levels

· Be open minded, creative and inspirational in your style of teaching

· Commit to working collaboratively with colleagues and students

· Utilise a variety of teaching methods and ensure that your lessons are engaging at all levels