SENDCo

Kingstone High School, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 9HJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or earlier if possible

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £54,394.00 Annually (Actual) L3 with flexibility for the right candidate

SENDCo job summary

Post: SENDCo (Maternity Cover)

Location: Kingstone High School, Kingstone, Herefordshire

Start Date: January 2027 or earlier if possible

Applications Close: 25th September 2026

Interviews: Week Beginning Monday 28th September

Salary Scale: L3 (with flexibility for the right candidate)

Contract Details: Full time. Fixed term maternity cover.

Kingstone High School is seeking a SENDCo to cover a maternity leave on a fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEND practitioner, or an ambitious teacher ready to take the next step to lead and develop SEND provision within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

As part of their role, the successful applicant will:

Ensure compliance with the SEN Code of Practice and statutory requirements

Maintain and manage the SEN register and coordinate EHCP reviews

Lead and manage SEND provision across the school

Coordinate the delivery of high-quality teaching and intervention, with a commitment to inclusive classroom practices

Advise and coach staff in best practices for supporting pupils with SEN

Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to support student progress

Work closely with teaching staff to promote high-quality, inclusive classroom practice

Be a part of the school’s senior leadership team and contribute to whole-school improvement

* Note that this role will have little, or no, teaching commitment.

We are looking for someone who has:

Has experience working with pupils with a range of additional needs

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Achieved or be working towards the National Award for SEN Coordination NASENCO

Strong working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation

Excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills

Is passionate about inclusion and pupil wellbeing

We can offer:

The support of a dedicated SEND Admin Assistant

A collaborative and forward-thinking staff team

Training and development opportunities to support you in your role.

A committed and approachable Senior Leadership Team

If you have any questions, or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact us on 01981 250224 or via Mrs Sally Spreckley on sspreckley@kingstoneacademy.co.uk.

Kingstone Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All vacancies that involve working with vulnerable adults and/or children will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level, along with other standard pre-employment checks.

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 Kingstone High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 568 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kingstone High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingstone-high-school

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