Senco - Full-time

Woodlands; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academy is seeking an exceptional Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) starting in Easter 2026. The ideal candidate will lead the initiative of 'Invisible Inclusivity', ensuring all students, regardless of their needs, feel valued and can immerse themselves in academy life. The role offers a modern, supportive environment focused on collaborative growth and well-being for both staff and students, along with comprehensive benefits including a teacher pension scheme and access to a virtual GP service.

Benefits

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience with learning differences, particularly dyslexia and ASD.
• Strong leadership skills to drive inclusivity in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives focused on learning differentiation.
• Ensure all students receive outstanding education tailored to their needs.

Job description

Leadership Scale (England & Wales) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Leigh Academy Rainham is seeking an exceptional and dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our team starting in Easter 2026.

At the heart of all we do is our philosophy of 'Invisible Inclusivity'. This means our well-embedded structures, systems, and routines are meticulously designed to ensure every single student, regardless of their needs, feels valued, belongs, and can immerse themselves in all aspects of academy life. As our next SENCO, you will be the driving force behind this vision!

This is a unique opportunity to lead a provision where the focus is on learning differences, not learning difficulties, ensuring all students - from those needing support for dyslexia or ASD to those with an EHCP - receive an outstanding education.

Why join us?

• Be part of a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven school

• Work in a modern, purpose-built learning environment

• Join a team that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth

• Receive high-quality training and development through Leigh Academies Trust

Plus, enjoy great staff benefits

• Enhanced family-friendly policies

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service

• Wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives

• Free onsite parking