SENCo (Senior Leadership Role)
Blatchington Mill School, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BW24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time - Senior Leadership Role
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 66,368
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of supporting SEND in a mainstream or specialist setting
A track record of positive impact upon student outcomes
A belief that all students can succeed
Creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience
High expectations of all students
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What the school offers its staff
Pension Scheme
Free parking on site
High quality teaching in the classroom is the focus of leaders and departments.
Teachers are given guidance on strong practice, such as providing opportunities for structured talk and direct questioning to ensure engagement.
Blatchington Mill is a highly inclusive school. Leaders are absolutely clear that their mission is to ensure that every student achieves the very best that they can. They are committed to providing support and removing barriers to allow them to do this.
The school puts inclusion at the heart of all its work and this focus is shared by governors, staff and students. As one Year 9 student said, “Team Blatch is about not leaving anyone out”.
Students with SEND are supported by a large team which is well organised to provide appropriate support.’
As a result of the care and support students receive, both disadvantaged students and students with SEND attain better than those groups of students nationally.’
Relationships across the school are very positive. Students are respectful of their teachers and their peers. Students feel very well supported and know that staff have their best interests at heart.
Leaders are mindful of staff well-being and workload. They ask for feedback from staff and listen to their views. Staff say that there is very collegiate approach, which they appreciate.
Further information about the job
If you would like to join us, and believe you could thrive in our collegiate and positive atmosphere then please read the accompanying person specification and job description and consider if you possess:
Experience of supporting SEND in a mainstream or specialist setting
A track record of positive impact upon student outcomes
A belief that all students can succeed
Creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience
High expectations of all students
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
If you are interested in applying for this role please visit the school website and complete and return an application form before the closing date (CVs alone cannot be considered):
https://www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/key-information/vacancies/senco-permanent/
Closing date: Monday 20th April 2026 – 12.00 noon
Interview date: TBC
Please return your completed application form to Amanda Brasington, PA to Headteacher, via email to recruitment@blatchingtonmill.org.uk
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
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
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Blatchington Mill School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1635 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Blatchington Mill School website
- Email address
- recruitment@blatchingtonmill.org.uk
Coeducational Secondary
Arranging a visit to Blatchington Mill School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@blatchingtonmill.org.uk.
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