Post: SENDCo at The King’s School, Witney, Oxfordshire. An independent Christian school (3-16) run by Oxfordshire Community Churches.
Salary: FTE £33,425 to £36,462 (Pro Rata £26,740 – £29,169) dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.
Advertised: Monday 8th June 2026. Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026, 9am. Applications will be reviewed as they come in and we reserve the right to close the process at an earlier date. Interview date: TBC. Start date: 1st September 2026.
The King’s School has operated for over 40 years providing high‑quality Early Years, Primary and Secondary education, currently serving 217 pupils.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful Christian school staff team, where staff feel supported and valued and where pupils thrive in our community.
The Role
Lead and develop inclusive SEND provision across the school, supporting pupils in the Christian environment.
- Lead and manage SEND provision across primary and secondary.
- Oversee provision in EYFS.
- Ensure early identification of needs and effective, age‑appropriate intervention.
- Support smooth transition between key stages.
- Coordinate and oversee EHCPs, SEND reviews and provision planning.
- Support staff in delivering inclusive, high‑quality teaching.
- Work closely with parents, pupils and external agencies.
- Advise senior leaders on SEND admissions, practice, compliance and development.
Who we are looking for
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Holds the National Award for SEND Coordination (or is willing to complete it).
- Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
- Is confident working across at least two key stages.
- Communicates with clarity, empathy and professionalism.
- Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice.
- Will actively support the Christian ethos and values of the school.
- Experience in a similar setting is desirable but not essential.
Why Join The King’s School?
- A supportive, values‑driven school community.
- Opportunity to shape SEND provision across the full school journey.
- A collaborative staff team committed to supporting children’s education.
- Ongoing professional development and leadership support.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a strong staff team in line with the vision of Oxfordshire Community Churches. It is therefore a genuine and determining occupational requirement that the post‑holder must be a committed Christian, willing to work with others in the context of OCC’s ethos statement.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with barred‑list check.
If you have a disability and require any reasonable adjustments that will enable you to apply for this position, please let us know.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or criterion. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
