Senco

The Academy; Branston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Programme

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Hot and Cold food onsite

Free onsite car parking

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Branston Community Academy in Lincoln is seeking an outstanding SENCo to lead and develop SEN provision, build on strong foundations, champion inclusion, oversee daily operations, and work with the Senior Leadership Team to raise achievement.

The successful candidate will have SEND experience and ideally a recognised SENCO qualification, with a strong track record in middle management and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a SEND environment.
• Ideally a recognised SENCO qualification.
• Knowledge of needs of children with SEN/SEMH and effective communication.
• Record of excellent examination results.
• Experience of middle management and team leadership.
• Creative ideas to maximise student potential.
• Experience with a range of SEN needs.
• Strong commitment to raising achievement and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of SEN provision and oversee its daily operation.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to raise attainment.
• Champion inclusion and drive curriculum delivery for all learners.

Skills

SEN/SEMH knowledge

Middle management experience

Team leadership

Curriculum delivery

Exams/results track-record

Raising achievement

Education

SENCO qualification (ideally)

Job description

SENCo

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Lincoln, LN4 1LH
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 10 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 23 Sept 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Following the progression of our current SENCo to an exciting leadership opportunity beyond the Academy, we are looking to appoint an outstanding SENCo to build on the strong foundations already in place.

We are looking for a child-centred, inspiring SENCO who champions inclusion, has the skill and passion to elevate teaching and learning for all, and can lead the strategic development of our SEN provision, while overseeing its daily operation to ensure every learner achieves their very best.

The successful candidate will have experience of working within a SEND environment and will ideally have a recognised SENCO qualification. They will also have:

• An ability to demonstrate knowledge of the needs of children with SEN/SEMH and motivate and effectively communicate with those children
• A record of excellent examination results
• Successful experience in middle management
• Creative, innovative ideas to maximise students' potential
• Team leading skills which enable support and challenge
• Experience of working with children with a range of SEN
• Excellent record in Teaching and Learning
• A strong commitment to raising achievement and standards along with an informed and creative approach to curriculum delivery

The successful candidate will work with the Senior Leadership Team.

What the school offers its staff

• CPD Programme
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Hot and Cold food available to purchase onsite
• Free on site car parking and secure cycle store
• Cycle to work scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Branston Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical, reference, and social media checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education".