SENCo

King's Academy College Park (Infant), Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0NT

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) Additional SEN allowance of £2,787 per annum.

SENCo job summary

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed professional to play a key role in shaping an inclusive learning environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will lead and develop SEND provision across the school, working closely with staff, parents and external agencies to secure high-quality support and positive outcomes for all pupils.

You will be a qualified teacher with a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and a clear commitment to inclusive education. The National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo), or a willingness to achieve it within the required timeframe, is essential.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strong leader and effective communicator
• Passionate about inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Organised, resilient and solution-focused

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 13 May 2026
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 18 May 2026

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 King's Academy College Park (Infant)

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 343 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King's Academy College Park (Infant) website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-academy-college-park-infant

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