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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an ambitious and skilled SENDCO to lead our Learning Plus department supporting our Leader of Inclusion and Strategic SENDCO, Victoria Hopkinson. The successful candidate will be someone with the drive and passion to further develop our SEND strategy and will ensure high quality provision for students with additional special educational needs, through clear and positive leadership, excellent organisation and highly effective communication. This is a unique opportunity to drive SEND strategy, implement creative interventions, and benefit from amazing professional development that supports career growth.

We are seeking applications from candidates who:

• Demonstrate significant experience of working in a leadership role, preferably with strong involvement in SEND;
• Exhibit a good understanding of current SEND legislation, policy and practice, including a range of SEND needs and interventions and strategies for supporting children and young people with SEND;
• Can lead a team collaboratively, demonstrating strong leadership and management skills;
• Are able to build strong relationships with staff, children and parents/carers;
• Have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrate high aspirations for students and themselves.

What the school offers its staff

Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular 11-18 school in the heart of rural Sussex yet within commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne and the South Coast. Our college is an excellent working environment characterised by happy, well-motivated students and innovative and enthusiastic teachers. Following our inspection in April 2024, Uckfield College was awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted, both as the overall judgement, and in each of the different categories that are evaluated. The Learning Plus department is housed in our incredible purpose-built accommodation, designed to develop a supportive and aspirational learning environment for our students.

Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. In return we offer a wealth of staff benefits including Teachers’ Pension Scheme, extensive professional development opportunities, free on-site parking, Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services and Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of children. References and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be conducted on successful applicants. Please note all roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.