SENCo

Hankham Primary School, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5AY

90 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  24 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: One day per week. Could be split into two mornings. We are flexible to which day(s).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650 - £49,084

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an experienced SENCo to start in January 2026, working one day per week. We can be flexible about the day and hours so this could be worked as one full day, or two mornings for example.

We are looking for someone who:

• can play a key role by ensuring that all pupils with additional needs achieve to the best of their ability
• will contribute to and implement strategic plans for the provision of pupils with EHCPs
• can provide guidance and support that ensures high quality teaching, and effective use of support and resources
• will professionally liaise with outside agencies/specialists to help achieve the best outcomes for pupils

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• National Award for SEN Coordination
• Experience of working in a SENCo role
• Clear knowledge and experience in all issues relating to the safeguarding of children

What the school offers its staff

Hankham Primary School is a small village style school, currently with 120 pupils on roll, in the idyllic hamlet of Hankham, which lies between Eastbourne and Hailsham. Visitors to our school regularly comment on its beautiful setting.

Our pupils are caring and well behaved. Our staff team is small and supportive of each other, and of the school’s values. Being a small school allows us to really get to know our pupils and the school has a "family feel".

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to know more about the role please feel free to contact us for an informal discussion. If you are interested in applying please contact the school for an application pack.

The interview process will commence on 8th September 2025. We will consider each application upon receipt and interview accordingly. We will be accepting applicants throughout the interview process until 24th October 2025. The role will be open until filled. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Flexible working opportunities

The role is for one day per week, which is negotiable and could be worked as two mornings or a separate morning and afternoon, etc.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to finance@hankham.e-sussex.sch.uk

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Hankham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 118 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hankham Primary School website
• Email address: office@hankham.e-sussex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01323 763265
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hankham-primary-school

Hankham Primary School is a small rural primary school set in the idyllic hamlet of Hankham, which lies between Eastbourne and Hailsham. Visitors to our school regularly comment on its beautiful setting. It’s such a lovely place to work!

Our pupils are caring and well behaved and our staff team is small and supportive of each other, and of the school’s values. Being a small school allows us to really get to know our pupils and the school has a "family feel".

Arranging a visit to Hankham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@hankham.e-sussex.sch.uk.

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