Sendco - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Whitehill Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-3900-263L
• Posted:07/05/2026
• Pay:L1 - L4
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:18/05/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:21st May 2026

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SENDCo

Full-time - Permanent

Leadership Pay Scale - L1 to L4

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Whitehill Primary School and Nursery as SENDCo. This is a key role within our inclusive and diverse school, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families.

The SENDCo is a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic leadership for inclusion and SEND across the school. The post will initially be non-class-based; however, this may change over time in response to the needs of the school.

The purpose of the role is to lead and coordinate provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to achieve well and feel fully included in school life.

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who:

• Are strong classroom practitioners with a clear understanding of high-quality teaching
• Are passionate about inclusion and committed to ensuring that all children can access learning and succeed
• Want to play an active role in shaping and developing learning experiences that meet a wide range of needs
• Value working as part of a supportive and caring team
• Are motivated by making a difference to the outcomes and experiences of children

For more information,  please download the Vacancy Pack and apply online via MyNewTerm. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply.

Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Information about the school

Whitehill is a strong and thriving community, united together and determined to see all succeed and be happy in their lives. We are very proud of the safe and nurturing environment that we have created at Whitehill.

We aspire for all to develop and all to achieve. We foster the development of confidence. We facilitate ambition in all aspects of life. We support independence in decision making.

Whitehill is an academy in the Aletheia Academies Trust. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, governors and Trustees to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks where applicable.  Our policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders can be found on our website. All new employees, volunteers, governors and Trustees will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jennifer Lumley
• Address:Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN
• Telephone: (01474) 352973
• Email: lumleyj@decustrust.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Vacancy Pack