Part-time SENCO / Head of Learning Support

Part-time SENCO / Head of Learning Support – 0.6 (Required for September 2026)

St Edmund’s College is seeking an experienced and dynamic SENCO / Head of Learning Support to lead and further develop our well-established Learning Support Department.
Rooted in our Catholic ethos and embracing the High-Performance Learning philosophy, we are committed to ensuring pupils with SEND fully participate in school life and achieve their highest potential. This is a high-profile role with strong support from Senior Leadership.

Reporting to the Assistant Head Academic (Teaching & Learning), you will:

•    Lead the strategic development and daily management of SEN provision
•    Oversee identification, assessment, IEPs and EHCP reviews
•    Manage examination access arrangements
•    Liaise with parents, staff and external agencies
•    Line manage Learning Support Assistants
•    Monitor pupil progress and drive high standards of achievement

The department is well-resourced, highly regarded, and supported by experienced staff. Class sizes are small.

Help us ensure every pupil is supported to thrive.

If you would like to apply, please complete an application before the closing date.

Closing date for applications when all forms must be received by HR is:     Midday, Friday 6th March 2026

Interviews to take place: As soon as possible

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
    
Telephone: 01920 824335
Email: hr@stedmundscollege.org
    The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo relevant Safeguarding Checks.

We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Part Time - Term Time

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