SENCO

Oaklands Primary Academy, Westerham, Kent, TN16 3DN

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  8 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 Hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £51,679 to £54,140 salary based on experience, CET L1 to CET L3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Be a qualified teacher with QTS and ideally hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), or be willing to work towards it

• Have successful experience in coordinating SEND provision, ideally in a primary setting
• Be highly knowledgeable in SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice (2014), and inclusive strategies
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to working with pupils with a range of additional needs
• Be an excellent communicator who can lead, support, and inspire both staff and families
• Be proactive, organised and reflective, always striving for the best outcomes
• Work collaboratively with the senior leadership team to shape and monitor high-impact SEND strategy

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A supportive and dynamic school leadership team
• A positive, inclusive school culture with a strong commitment to SEND
• High-quality resources and access to nature-rich learning environments
• Bespoke CPD opportunities and pathways for career progression
• A collaborative Trust network with shared expertise and innovation
• 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing
• Health insurance available after 1 year of service; enrollment occurs annually on May 31st.

Commitment to safeguarding

Oaklands Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@cetrust.com

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SENCO Advert - Oaklands June 2025.pdf - 365 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form Part B.pdf - 153 KB (opens in new tab)

SENCo JD&PS Updated to GSS Format May 2024.pdf - 222 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oaklands Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 502 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oaklands Primary Academy website
• Email address: hr@cetrust.com
• Phone number: 0208 462 5867
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oaklands-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Oaklands Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@cetrust.com.

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