Senco - Full-time/Part-time

Highsted Grammar School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-4080-553T
• Posted:08/05/2025
• Pay:M/UPR (TLR2a)
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:22/05/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBA

Advert

SENCO - M/UPR + TLR2a

A recruitment and retention allowance is available for an exceptional candidate

Required from September 2025, we are seeking to appoint a full time (part time will be considered) inspirational and passionate experienced Teacher as SENCO at this high performing girls’ grammar school.

Supporting children to secure their potential is a high-profile aspect of school life and so the role will have a reduction in teaching in order to fulfil the SENCO role.

The post offers an exceptional opportunity in a high performing school where we can offer you:

• a friendly, hardworking and dedicated staff team

• the opportunity to inspire highly able and well-motivated students to fulfil and exceed their potential
• a dynamic and supportive working environment
• opportunities for professional development
• a private health care package supported by Benenden Health Care
• a competitive salary commensurate with experience

Please contact Tracy Field at the school via email or visit our website to download further information and an application form: www.highsted.kent.sch.uk

Closing date: 22 May 2025, 12.00hrs

Applications are reviewed on a continual basis. Should a suitable applicant be found prior to the closing date we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the date published. Early application is recommended.

Highsted Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Highsted Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Information about the school

Highsted Grammar School (approx 900 on roll, 182 in Sixth Form) is a high-performing girls school, where pastoral care and enrichment feature as highly as academic success.

Our pupils are exceptional in every way – they are enthusiastic, personable, caring, and show considerable initiative – and we enjoy the strong support of parents.

Likewise, the staff team – teaching, support and administrative – is talented, dedicated, hard-working and committed to the continuing success of the school. The governing body represents a group of capable, multi-skilled individuals, wholly supportive of the work we do.

‘Pupils and students flourish and succeed at Highsted Grammar.’

‘Pupils are courteous, polite and welcoming – they are happy, safe and well cared for’.

Ofsted 2023

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Field
• Address:Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4PT
• Telephone: (01795) 424223
• Email: Field.T@highsted.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01795) 429375

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• SENCo Applicant Job Information Pack