Special Educational Needs Coordinator (Senco) in Newtown

Required for September 2026. Main or Upper Pay Scale (including the London Fringe Allowance) plus TLR 1(c) £17,215. Part-time hours considered for suitable candidate. This is a fantastic time to join our expanding and outstanding school and to contribute to a highly regarded, supportive and ambitious Welfare and Learning Support department.

What are we looking for?

• An enthusiastic and committed SENCO who will lead a team of Welfare and Learning Support Assistants dedicated to developing the potential and meeting the specific learning needs of pupils across the whole age and ability range.
• A committed individual who wishes to add to the success of the Welfare and Learning Support department by researching and implementing their own ideas and strategies.
• This post would suit an ambitious teacher who has considerable experience of working with Special Educational Needs or as a SENCO.

What can we offer you?

• The school has been graded outstanding by Ofsted.
• A commitment to continuing professional development including preparation for senior leadership.
• Support for teachers wishing to complete a Masters in Education.
• Accelerated pay progression for exceptional teachers.
• A new and state of the art teaching environment.
• Excellent resources, clerical support and LSA support with a Deputy SENCO and LSA Coordinator.
• A focussed and disciplined environment.
• A collaborative Welfare and Learning Support department where the progress made by pupils with special educational needs is exceptionally high.
• We are an 11 - 18, co-educational, friendly and heavily over-subscribed all ability Academy with high standards and high expectations.
• A new building with state-of-the-art facilities.

In accordance with the school's admissions criteria, children of staff at the school are eligible to be allocated a place under this criterion where the member of staff is recruited under a contract of employment to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Situated just north of the M25 close to the train station with a fast service to London and Cambridge. The school was recently awarded the Emotional and Mental Wellbeing in Schools Mark, evidencing our commitment to supporting emotional wellbeing, resilience and kindness across our school community.

Application details

Closing Date: 23rd February midday. If you would like a tour of the school or an informal conversation to find out more ahead of a potential application, please do not hesitate to contact our HR Officer, Mrs Lakes (01992 411060). Applications are to be submitted with a cover letter not exceeding 2 sides of A4 and emailed to recruitment@broxbourne.herts.sch.uk.

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

Achievement and Opportunity for All. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The Broxbourne School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects anyone applying to work in our school to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring service.