SENDCo
Abbeyfield School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3XB3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
28 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Range L6-L8
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to make the appointment of a talented and enthusiastic full or part time SENCo.
The successful applicant will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
They will have the exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic Learning Support team who are fully committed to ensuring all staff and students fulfil their potential and continue to enjoy success. They will have additional administration support as well as the support of a highly experienced Assistant SENCo.
We have spent a lot of time and effort over the past few years developing our curriculum and pedagogical approaches to ensure that all individuals are given the support they require to achieve success. You will be a leader looking to inspire and grow the excellent standards of teaching and learning offered throughout the school
What the school offers its staff
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the advertised closing date.
Abbeyfield is a community school which occupies purpose-built premises. It is situated in a beautiful location within commuting distance of Bath, Bristol and Swindon. The school has had three successful Ofsted inspections and we are proud to offer:
- Excellent students who will work with you to achieve the highest standards
- Strong support and high quality professional development
- A range of excellent teaching facilities – in dedicated classrooms
- A strong leadership team and middle-management support
Commitment to safeguarding
Please note due to safeguarding we only accept completed application forms.
Abbeyfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to adb@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Abbeyfield School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 879 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Abbeyfield School website
- Email address
- adb@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01249 464500
Due to expansion and growth in student numbers, this is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School. Our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (November 2022) highlighted that ‘Staff are proud of the school and enjoy working at it. Leaders and Governors are supportive of staff’s workload and well-being'. As a result, both the leaders and students are looking for high-calibre staff who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all.
As of 1st July 2025, we will become an Academy, as part of the Athelstan Trust.
Please note – We reserve the right to interview and employ the right candidate before the closing date.
Arranging a visit to Abbeyfield School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adb@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk.
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