Senco - Full-time/Part-time - Special Needs Position

Highsted Grammar School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-4080-556T
• Posted:19/09/2025
• Pay:M/UPR (TLR 2a)
• Start Date:January 2026
• App Close Date:03/10/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBA

Advert

SENCO - M/UPR + TLR 2a

Closing Date: 3 October 2025, 12.00hrs (Noon)

A recruitment and retention allowance is available for an exceptional candidate

Required from January 2026, 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 visit our website, www.highsted.kent.sch.uk, to download further information and an application form or contact Tracy Field, HR Manager, on field.t@highsted.kent.sch.uk.

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 is a small girls’ grammar school (around 900 on roll, including 182 in Sixth Form) situated in the North Kent town of Sittingbourne. We were one of the first to convert to academy status in the autumn term 2010.

The school is a high-performing girls’ school, where pastoral care and enrichment feature as highly as academic success. Having featured three times in Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector’s list of outstanding schools, we are proud to play a leading role in the education of young people in our area. The 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.

‘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.

• Job Pack - SENCO