Inclusion Manager - Part-time

Amherst School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-2141-274L
• Posted:09/05/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:19/05/2025 at 08:00
• Interviews:21 May 2025

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Amherst School (Academy) Trust is a 3 form entry junior school that enables all children to make strong progress across a broad and exciting curriculum. We have a passion for extra-curricular activities to enhance the children’s learning experience. We aim to inspire all children to achieve their full potential. Situated in a pleasant residential area, the school is over subscribed and enjoys tremendous support from parents and governors.

We have a rare vacancy for an Inclusion Manager/SENCO to enhance the good provision in the school and develop further the strategic provision of SEN. The successful candidate should hold the National Award for SEN Co-ordination/NPQ for SENCO or be willing to study for this programme.

We can offer:

• A caring, friendly and motivated work environment
• Dedicated Inclusion Manager office
• Lunch provided by the in-house kitchen
• Supportive parents and governors
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Leadership development/opportunities and whole school impact as an active member of the school leadership team
• Well-behaved children with a love of learning
• A team of like-minded individuals that believe in doing our best for every child

The successful candidate will not have a class responsibility but will be expected to teach one morning per week across the school and lead intervention groups where appropriate.  This role is for four days per week (0.8 FTE).

Amherst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and will be subject to qualification, reference and health checks.

Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable candidate be found.

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. For further details, please contact the School Office: office@amherst.kent.sch.uk Tel: 01732 452577

Information about the school

Amherst School is a three-form entry junior school in Sevenoaks. The majority of our children transfer from Riverhead Infants School.

Our Ofsted inspection in May 2022 reported that:

Amherst School is a warm and welcoming community where leaders do whatever it takes to help every child flourish. Pupils love their time at school, not least because of the enormous range of opportunities on offer.

Pupils describe the school as a special place to be. This environment helps pupils to become remarkably confident and self-assured. Their exceptional behaviour and attitudes reflect the school’s values of trust, kindness, determination, politeness, fairness and cooperation.

Leaders have planned a broad and varied curriculum. Pupils develop a love of learning due to engaging experiences within and beyond the school.

Leaders maximise their impact through the way they inspire, motivate and develop others.

Without exception, staff say that the headteacher is considerate of their workload and well-being.

Governors are part of the school’s open and honest culture. They provide robust challenge to the leaders, which leaders listen to and act upon. Governors know the school well and are right to have confidence in its leadership.

Should a suitable candidate apply, we reserve the right to close the advertisement at an earlier date. Early applications are welcome.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr A B Reid
• Address:Witches Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2AX
• Telephone: (01732) 452577
• Email: finance@amherst.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification