- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1807 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Shoeburyness High School website
SENCO
More than one location, Southend East Community Academy Trust41 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- LP10 to LP14, £62,507 to £68,922 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher of Shoeburyness High School and the CEO of SECAT are seeking to appoint a SENCO to take responsibility for Key Stages 4 and 5. This role is suitable for a SENCO with experience of working with students of all backgrounds and abilities. The postholder will need to have the expertise to work with all staff in further developing and refining consistent and effective SEN provision across the school.
What the school offers its staff
Shoeburyness High School is an inclusive comprehensive academy in the heart of the community, part of the wider family of SECAT schools. Oversubscribed every year, we have a reputation as a friendly, caring school and as a place where positive relationships are fostered and sustained.
Our seven-year curriculum offer is diverse, rich and delivered by dedicated, skilled and highly qualified practitioners to ensure every child has the best opportunities for success and happiness. Our children have access to a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities; sport, drama and music play a central part of our offer, as well as a wide-ranging variety of clubs and activities across the school.
Supported by a strong, committed pastoral and support team, our young people are able to develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience for their lives beyond Shoeburyness High School.
We ‘Expect Excellence’ in all aspects of our school and this is our guiding principle to ensure that our school community thrives.
We are proud to be a part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) along with Bournes Green Infant School, Bournes Green Junior School, Hinguar Primary School, Richmond Avenue Primary School and Thorpedene Primary School and Nursery.
Commitment to safeguarding
SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to applyIf you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Southend East Community Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- jsaunders@shoeburyness.secat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01702 292286
Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) comprises of a community of schools working in partnership, sharing resources and ideas to provide a rounded and inclusive education to our students who range from the age of 2 through to 18. We work towards enhancing the life chances and prosperity of our students and to equip them for adult life. Whilst keeping each school’s individual character, we encourage our staff to share best practice and knowledge to further benefit our students. We are passionate about educating and encouraging our students to become active, successful citizens and to have the confidence to meet any challenge they face.
School Details
Shoeburyness High School
Arranging a visit to Southend East Community Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jsaunders@shoeburyness.secat.co.uk.
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