SENCo

The Sele School, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2DG

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 November 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  13 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS or UPS depending on experience
• Additional allowances:

  MPS or UPS depending on experience

SENCo job summary

We are looking for a Senco who is knowledgeable, inspirational and has great enthusiasm for supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across the school. The right candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to demonstrate an ability to care for their team and create a climate where everyone feels included.

The Senco will lead and coordinate the provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) ensuring that all students achieve their full potential and experience a smooth and supportive transition between Key Stages.

This is a strategic and influential role within the school, directly impacting the outcomes, progress, and well-being of students with SEND. The successful candidate will champion inclusive practice, build strong relationships with staff, parents, and external agencies, and lead the ongoing development of our SEND provision across the school.

What can we offer you?

• The chance to work in a positive, welcoming and forward-thinking community where evidence-based methods are seamlessly integrated into teaching and learning
• Dedicated staff who are enthusiastic and who want the best for our students
• Mentoring provision for all those new to senior leadership
• A CPD package which is tailored to suit your stage of career development
• Cycle to work scheme which is part of the school’s sustainability strategy

At the Sele School we also offer all our middle leaders the opportunity to develop into senior leadership, as well as having a professional voice of autonomy in shaping their department.

The Sele School is a small secondary school and its Ethos - Non Ducor Duco: I am not led, I lead - is a lived experience in our community.

If you wish to learn more about the school, please feel free to view the videos on our school website which can be found on the “About Us - School Vision and Ethos”

Applications must be made using The Sele School application form (CVs, or applications made using any other format, will not be accepted) and should be emailed to: hr@sele.herts.sch.uk with the subject title: For the attention of Madeline Genovese, to be considered for interview. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applicants from overseas.

We understand some may wish to see the school in action. If you wish to visit the school or meet on Teams, please contact the Head’s PA, Mrs Madeline Genovese at the above email.

The Sele School community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff and volunteers are expected to demonstrate this commitment in all aspects of their work. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection training. A full enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references will be sought prior to appointment start date.

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 The Sele School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 396 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Sele School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-sele-school-hertford

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