SENDCo

Newlands Girls' School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 5JB

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £60,145.00 - £66,368.00 Annually (FTE) TLR1:B for qualified SENDCo applicants and TLR1:A for unqualified SENDCo applicants

SENDCo job summary

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional practitioner to join our school as SENDCo with the specific responsibility for empowering every student to achieve. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and visionary leader to continue shaping the excellent work which has already begun at Newlands Girls' School, at a very exciting stage of our journey. This opportunity is open to qualified SENDCos, or colleagues who have a passion for SEND and are looking to develop in this area. The starting salary will reflect the current experience of the successful applicant.

About us

At Newlands, positive working relationships, team spirit and a collective vision underpin everything we do. As a result, our staff enjoy outstanding behaviour and incredibly motivated hard-working students. The Senior Leadership Team is visible, approachable and highly supportive. Our values, the 3Cs - Courage, Commitment and Compassion, are what drive us. Respect, collaboration and a desire for there to be no limits set on potential achievement, whatever the starting point, is at the heart of our ethos.

At Newlands, we are driven by a powerful notion that every student matters; our achievement of the SEND Leadership of Inclusion Award in February 2025 is testament to this. We are looking for a dedicated SENDCo to become a key part of our team and cement the belief that we are a school where every student knows, understands, and believes that they belong.

This is an amazing opportunity for you to take us forward, make your mark on the development of SEND and Inclusion at Newlands and contribute to the strategic direction of the school as an important member of the team, and one who has authority to work alongside the Leadership Team as part of the Inclusion Panel group.

What We're Looking For

The role would suit a passionate, experienced classroom practitioner or middle leader who is intuitive and focused on the needs of individual students, putting them at the very heart of all decision making. We are looking for a charismatic and person-centred individual to champion the voice of SEND students and work collaboratively with the SLT and wider staff body to secure success for those students who have barriers to leaning. Experience in this role is desirable, but training will be offered to the right candidate.

Why Choose Newlands?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration, teamwork and ambition for all. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life. This is a wonderful and vibrant place to work, come and see for yourself!

Benefits we offer

• A warm, supportive and inclusive school culture
• Exceptional behaviour, attitude and attendance from eager and hardworking students
• Excellent induction and CPD, bespoke and focused on your career development from day one
• Flexibility of training time allowing teachers an earlier finish in the summer
• Commitment to flexible working arrangements
• Membership of the DfE Wellbeing Charter and two additional Wellbeing Days for staff
• Time off allowing staff to attend important personal occasions Children of staff have priority admission to our school
• Free access to our employee assist programme offering confidential personal and professional advice and guidance
• Collaborative planning and shared resources
• A wonderful extra-curricular programme, including many trips and enrichment activities
• Free SLT duty lunch allowance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to discounted swimming and private sessions in our heated indoor swimming pool
• Discounted corporate gym membership

Visit us

We welcome prospective candidates to visit our school. If you would like to have a tour and find out more about us, please contact Heli Braver using the details at the bottom of this advert.

How to Apply

• Complete the application form
• Include a personal statement tailored to the role
• Submit your application before the deadline

We reserve the right to close the application early should we receive an overwhelming response and offer feedback to both successful and unsuccessful shortlisted applicants on request.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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 Newlands Girls' School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1242 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Newlands Girls' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newlands-girls-school

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