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SENCO – Outstanding Secondary School – Oxford

SENCO – Outstanding Secondary School – Oxford
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Oxford is nationally recognised for its exceptional inclusion provision, strong academic track record, and commitment to meeting the needs of all learners. The school has a well-established SEN department with a skilled team of teaching assistants, intervention specialists, and external therapists. The school environment is calm, inclusive, and highly supportive, with excellent leadership structures in place for SEND, safeguarding, and pastoral care.

Students with a wide range of needs are supported, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, SEMH needs, and physical or medical conditions. The school maintains close partnerships with Oxfordshire County Council’s SEND services, educational psychologists, speech therapists, and CAMHS teams.

Staff benefit from specialist CPD, a collaborative culture, and a focus on high-quality teaching and intervention.

Role Information

The school is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate SENCO to lead the SEND provision and ensure all students receive outstanding support.

Key responsibilities:

  • Leading and managing the SEND department, including support staff

  • Overseeing EHCP processes, annual reviews, and parental meetings

  • Carrying out assessments, observations, and personalised plans

  • Liaising with teachers to ensure high-quality differentiation and adaptive teaching

  • Coordinating external agencies, therapists, and specialists

  • Ensuring compliance with SEND Code of Practice and statutory deadlines

  • Providing training and guidance on SEND strategies to staff

  • Monitoring intervention impact, progress tracking, and provision mapping

  • Overseeing Access Arrangements in collaboration with the Exams Officer

  • Ensuring high-quality communication with parents and carers

This role requires someone calm, knowledgeable, and capable of leading a busy department effectively.

Requirements

  • National Award for SEN Coordination (or working towards it)

  • Strong background in SEND leadership within a school

  • Excellent knowledge of SEND Code of Practice

  • Strong communication skills with staff, parents, and external agencies

  • Ability to analyse data, write reports, and manage EHCP compliance

  • Commitment to inclusion and high achievement for all learners

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.

Locations
Oxford

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