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Sandown School, Deal

  • Ref:KCC886-2659-70T
  • Posted:01/07/2026
  • Pay:MPS plus SEN Allowance
  • Start Date:1st January 2027
  • App Close Date:25/09/2026 at 08:00
  • Interviews:W/B 5th October 2026

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Sandown School is seeking to appoint a committed and passionate Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO) to lead and develop our SEND provision and ensure every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.

Salary:                      MPS + SEN Allowance

Hours:                       Part-time, 3-4 days per week

Contract:                   Permanent

Start Date:                1st January 2027

Working closely with the Headteacher, staff, parents and external agencies, you will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day coordination of SEND provision across the school, promoting inclusion and high-quality outcomes for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

  • Lead and develop the school’s SEND strategy and provision
  • Oversee the day-to-day operation of SEND support, including the SEND register and provision mapping
  • Provide guidance to staff on effective teaching and intervention strategies
  • Work collaboratively with families, the local authority and external professionals
  • Monitor pupil progress and use assessment data to inform provision
  • Lead intervention programmes and support EHCP reviews and transitions
  • Manage and develop staff working within SEND provision

About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Has strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching strategies
  • Has experience of supporting pupils with SEND and working at whole-school level
  • Can analyse data to improve outcomes and provision
  • Is an excellent communicator with strong organisational and leadership skills
  • Holds the National Award for SEN Co-ordination (NASENCO) or is willing to complete it within three years of appointment

Why Join Us?

At Sandown School, we are committed to inclusion and ensuring every child thrives. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ lives.

Sandown School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.

We are committed to equality and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

To arrange a visit or if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school on 01304 374951 or email office@sandown.kent.sch.uk

 

 

 

Information about the school

Sandown School is situated in North Deal and is a two form entry school with a growing pupil roll and reputation.

Our most recent inspection was in September 2023, and we were graded as Good by Ofsted. In April 2019 we became a multi-academy trust alongside nine of our fellow primary schools in Deal. We are all rated as Good or Excellent. If you would like to join an aspirational, happy and vibrant team then this is the place for you! We have high expectations of our children and staff, and actively encourage staff development. The school desires a team member who is flexible and strives for excellence. The school has a fantastic and award-winning Green Zone where our pupils learn collaboration, creativity and resilience through the Forest School initiative.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Deal Education Alliance For Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We may conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires an Enhanced DBS check with barred list information.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.