SEND Manager (this is an admin role assisting the SENDCO for the College)

Heathfield Community College, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RJ

21 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 November 2025

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 34 hours per week Term Time Only and some holiday working. Working pattern and holiday hours to be discussed at interview. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date should we have a suitable candidate.
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Single Status Grade 5, Point 12-13 (£25,989-£26,403 per annum (Actual salary equates to £20,633 - £20,962)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will join an established team of educational staff and will work to ensure there is admin and resourcing in place to support the effective and efficient running of the department. They will work alongside the Head of Department and Lead Team to oversee the successful day to day running of the department rooms, organise staffing and timetables. The role is primarily admin based but candidates should have an interest in Special Educational Needs and a willingness to interact with students. There will also be opportunities for direct contact with families and other professional agencies in supporting the wider work of the department.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you an opportunity to join a highly welcoming, friendly and dedicated support staff team. The support staff at Heathfield Community College are an integral cog in the workings of the College. Roles vary across the site including administration, classroom support, department specific technicians, pastoral support, site staff and cleaners. Every role is important and Heathfield Community College believes the work the support staff carry out is extremely valuable. By working together and doing the best we can do, the team help to make sure that our students are safe, happy and ready to achieve.

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.