Phase: Primary – Junior School Academy/School: Pickhurst Academy (Part of Chancery Education Trust) Position: SENCo (Non-Class Based) Salary: CET Q1–Q6 plus TLMAF (potential to offer leading practitioner salary for the right, experienced candidate) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Start Date: 1st September 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Closing Date: 31 May 2026
About the Role
Pickhurst Academy is seeking an experienced and passionate SENCo to lead, develop and strategically shape our provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant four-form entry junior academy in West Wickham, where inclusion is central to our ethos and practice.
Working closely with the Executive Head and wider leadership team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving high-quality SEND provision across the school—ensuring that every child receives the tailored support they need to thrive both academically and personally. This full-time, non-class-based position offers the chance to influence whole-school practice, strengthen inclusive systems, and make a meaningful impact within a nurturing and ambitious school community.
This is a full-time, role, providing strategic leadership of SEND across the academy. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Head and leadership team to ensure that all pupils with special educational needs and disabilities receive high-quality support and achieve their full potential.
Alongside the strategic leadership of SEND, the role will include targeted intervention teaching and some cover teaching, supporting pupils through small-group work and ensuring inclusive, high-quality teaching across the school.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage SEND provision across the academy.
- Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and statutory guidance.
- Work closely with the Executive Head and leadership team to develop and implement SEND strategy.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SEND provision across the school.
- Support teachers in delivering high-quality inclusive classroom practice.
- Coordinate and review targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
- Deliver small-group interventions to support pupils with additional needs.
- Provide occasional cover teaching where required.
- Maintain accurate SEND records and oversee identification and assessment processes.
Key Requirements
- National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo)
- Experience of coordinating SEND provision, ideally in a primary setting.
- Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Commitment to ensuring the best outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
Working with Chancery Education Trust
- Bespoke CPD and leadership development opportunities.
- A supportive, collaborative network across Trust academies.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Private Healthcare after one year of service (renewed annually on 31 May).
- CycleShare Scheme available to all staff.
If you are keen to make a positive difference to children’s lives and progress your career in a dynamic and forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Our Commitment
Chancery Education Trust is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination. We believe every pupil and member of staff should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential whatever their background, identity and circumstances.
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