Senco - Full-time

Leigh Academy Rainham, Gillingham

• Ref:MED105-1002-346L
• Posted:15/12/2025
• Pay:Leadership scale based on experience
• Start Date:Easter 2026
• App Close Date:12/01/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Leigh Academy Rainham is seeking an exceptional and dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our team starting in Easter 2026.

At the heart of all we do is our philosophy of 'Invisible Inclusivity'. This means our well-embedded structures, systems, and routines are meticulously designed to ensure every single student, regardless of their needs, feels valued, belongs, and can immerse themselves in all aspects of academy life. As our next SENCO, you will be the driving force behind this vision!

This is a unique opportunity to lead a provision where the focus is on learning differences, not learning difficulties, ensuring all students - from those needing support for dyslexia or ASD to those with an EHCP - receive an outstanding education.

Why join us?

• Be part of a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven school

• Work in a modern, purpose-built learning environment

• Join a team that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth

• Receive high-quality training and development through Leigh Academies Trust

Plus, enjoy great staff benefits, including:

• Enhanced family-friendly policies

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service

• Wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives

• Free onsite parking

Information about the school

Opened in September 2021 with 180 founding students, our co-educational comprehensive school for 11–18-year-olds is already oversubscribed and positioned to become a beacon of excellence in Medway. We place each student’s wellbeing and success at the centre of all we do, fostering a belief in their limitless potential. Through a broad, balanced, and inclusive curriculum, we offer a personalised and challenging education for every learner, regardless of background or starting point. Our aim is to develop inquiring, compassionate, and culturally aware young adults, equipped with the skills, knowledge, and values to thrive personally, contribute to their community, and lead in tomorrow’s world.

Our strong learning community works together and shares the value of collaboration; every member of our academy family works together to achieve success, cultivating a strong sense of belonging. Our belief in human-scale education, delivered through our college model, ensures every one of our students is known and valued. Strong pastoral care is at the heart of our academy and we place great importance on building strong partnerships with parents and carers.

Working in a brand new school is a unique opportunity. A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is required, as is drive, grit and boundless enthusiasm. We will be looking to recruit a staff body that has a multitude of talents to enable us to provide a rich academic and co-curricular offer from the outset and look forward to hearing what additional skills, talents and interests you could bring to a role at the Academy. A sense of humour is also essential!

"As a Rainham community member who was born, raised and educated in the local area, I am both passionately and personally invested in ensuring Leigh Academy Rainham plays an instrumental role in shaping the future lives of our young people and transforming the local community". - Alex Cramlington, Principal

"During lessons, attentive pupils focus extremely well. They show tenacity and maturity in their learning. Pupils appreciate their teachers, understanding that calm, quiet classrooms help them to learn best." - Ofsted, 2024

Job Contact Information

• Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
• Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 412 258
• Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Pack | SENCO | Leigh Academy Rainham