SENDCo at Kingstone High School

Kingstone High School; Hereford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingstone High School in Herefordshire is seeking a SENDCo to cover a maternity leave on a fixed-term contract. This role focuses on leading SEND provision with minimal teaching commitment and a strong emphasis on inclusion and student progress.

You will coordinate EHCP reviews, manage the SEN register, and work with staff, parents and external agencies to drive whole-school SEND improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils with a range of additional needs.
• QTS required.
• NASENCO or working towards NASENCO desired.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, leadership and time management skills.
• Passion for inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the SEN Code of Practice and statutory requirements.
• Maintain and manage the SEN register and coordinate EHCP reviews.
• Lead and manage SEND provision across the school.
• Coordinate the delivery of high‑quality teaching and intervention with inclusive practices.
• Advise and coach staff in best practices for supporting pupils with SEN.
• Liaise with parents, carers and external agencies to support student progress.
• Work closely with teaching staff to promote high‑quality, inclusive classroom practice.
• Be part of the school's senior leadership team and contribute to whole‑school improvement.

Skills

SEN provision leadership

Effective communication

Time management

Inclusion focus

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NASENCO (or working towards)

Job description

About this Role

Post: SENDCo (Maternity Cover)

Location: Kingstone High School, Kingstone,Herefordshire

Start Date: January 2027 or earlier if possible

Applications Close: 25th September 2026

Interviews: Week Beginning Monday 28th September

Salary Scale: L3 (with flexibilityfor the right candidate)

Contract Details: Fulltime. Fixed term maternity cover.

Kingstone High School is seeking a SENDCo to cover a maternity leave on afixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEND practitioner,or an ambitious teacher ready to take the next step to lead and develop SENDprovision within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensurecompliance with the SEN Code of Practice and statutory requirements
• Maintainand manage the SEN register and coordinate EHCP reviews
• Leadand manage SEND provision across the school
• Coordinatethe delivery of high-quality teaching and intervention, with a commitment toinclusive classroom practices
• Adviseand coach staff in best practices for supporting pupils with SEN
• Liaisewith parents, carers, and external agencies to support student progress
• Workclosely with teaching staff to promote high-quality, inclusive classroompractice
• Bea part of the school's senior leadership team and contribute to whole-schoolimprovement

* Note that this role will have little, or no, teaching commitment.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Has experience working with pupils with a range of additionalneeds
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Achievedor be working towards the National Award for SEN Coordination NASENCO
• Strongworking knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation
• Excellentcommunication, leadership, and time management skills
• Is passionate about inclusion and pupil wellbeing

We can offer:

• The support of a dedicated SEND Admin Assistant
• A collaborative and forward-thinking staff team
• Trainingand development opportunities to support you in your role.
• Acommitted and approachable Senior Leadership Team

KingstoneAcademy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. All vacancies that involve working with vulnerable adults and/orchildren will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at EnhancedLevel, along with other standard pre-employment checks.