SENCo
Clevedon School, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6AH12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
4 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £61,533 - £66,368
Pay scale
- L8-L11
What skills and experience we're looking for
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has strong knowledge of the national curriculum and assessment framework.
• Has an understanding of the diverse learning and social needs of children.
• Is qualified to degree level. with qualified teacher status.
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities.
What the school offers its staff
Our Culture and Offer
We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Clevedon School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.
All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.
Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at: https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers
Further information about the job
Clevedon School is looking for an exceptional and passionate SENCo to join us at a pivotal moment in our journey. We are reframing how we meet the changing needs of our students, meaning this role provides the strategic focal point to the next chapter of SEND education at the school. This is more than a leadership role—it’s a unique opportunity to shape culture, design our new school buildings and further our truly inclusive culture, where every student is seen, supported, and inspired to succeed.
As our SENCo, you will lead and influence whole-school approaches to SEND with a team of staff delivering the day-to-day operational demands. You’ll collaborate closely with dedicated colleagues, families, and external partners to design and deliver impactful strategies that transform outcomes for young people.
You’ll join a forward-thinking, values-led team that believes deeply in the potential of every child. We are proud of our warm, inclusive ethos and our commitment to professional trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Here, your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your impact visible.
If you are passionate about championing inclusion and ready to make a meaningful difference within a supportive and ambitious school community, we would love to hear from you.
About Clevedon School
Clevedon School is a highly regarded secondary school on the North Somerset coast, with a culture of excellence and ambition. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum alongside a wealth of enrichment opportunities, empowering students to achieve their best and contribute positively to society.
Clevedon School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.
Commitment to safeguarding
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
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About Clevedon School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1367 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Clevedon School website
- Email address
- rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk
Clevedon School is an 11-18 Mixed Comprehensive which was judged in October 2011 to be Outstanding. We are committed to excellence and are ambitious for further improvement. The school has a clear vision and is known for innovation and strong student ethos. Clevedon is an attractive coastal town south of Bristol and the school is situated in beautiful wooded surroundings.
We are part of the Futura Learning Partnership which is a partnership of schools which span 5 local authority areas: Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Working together to provide a high quality educational experience for all students in their care and be a truly inclusive provider of 3-18 education in the area. We are a mixed MAT, comprising 6 secondary, 21 primary and a special school. We work in partnership with the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which brings considerable benefit to all our schools.
Arranging a visit to Clevedon School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk.
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