KS3 SENCO

The Kingston Academy, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  30 November 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  13 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £38,248.00 - £56,715.00 Annually (FTE) Teachers Pay Scale MPS-UPS Outer London +1% above National Pay Scales (plus an additional SEN allowance)

KS3 SENCO job summary

The Kingston Academy seeks an ambitious and motivated KS3 SENCO to join our Inclusion team and support our drive to ensure that all students can flourish. Working under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, you will play a key role in implementing our Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy, ensuring high-quality provision for students with SEND across Key Stage 3.

With a commitment to our inclusive ethos, that 'every teacher is a teacher of SEND', you will be instrumental in shaping, monitoring and evaluating targeted support, liaising with staff, students and external agencies, and promoting independence and progress for students with SEND or other significant vulnerabilities. You will contribute to the development of inclusive, high-quality teaching, support mechanisms and transition processed, mindful of TKA's mission that all pupils are equipped with the skills and resources to succeed.

The Kingston Academy is an outstanding Secondary School in North Kingston, which opened for the first time in September 2015 with a cohort of Year 7 pupils. TKA has received a substantial capital grant for the refurbishment of the existing educational facilities and for additional new modern buildings which we have now taken possession of. Our mission is to provide a world-class education for all the young people within our community to ensure that every pupil is safe, happy and succeeds. We now have over 1000 pupils across the seven year groups from year 7 to year 13.

We invite applications from candidates who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS);
• Have relevant experience or a strong interest in SEND within a secondary context;
• Currently possess the National SENCO Qualification (or have ambition to work towards it);
• Are passionate about making a difference to the lives of children;

Benefits of working at The Kingston Academy:

• Generous pay-scales, regularly paying 1% higher than National Teacher Pay Scales;

• 2-week October Half Term break;

• Access to subsidised Cycle to Work scheme;

• Weekly Professional Development sessions at whole-school and departmental level;

• Professional support sessions for ECTs;

• Staff Laptop or Chromebook;

• Support with access to NPQH/NPQML/NPQSL qualifications;

• Subsidised study at Kingston University at Masters and Doctorate Level;

• Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request;

• Access to the Employees Assistance Programme, subsidised eye test and flu vaccinations;

• Work in a vibrant, supportive school environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised.

Key responsibilities of the role are detailed within the candidate information pack and a full job description is available upon request.

Interview Procedure

Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people. The process will include:

• SEND related-task;

• Lesson Observation and Pupil Panel;

• Presentation and interview with Head Teacher and/or other Senior staff.

Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 30th November 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement

The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be checked prior to any offer being made.

Equal Opportunities

At The Kingston Academy, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique background, perspectives, and talents of our staff and students. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Kingston Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1178 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Kingston Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-kingston-academy

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