JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 HOPE COMMUNITY SCHOOL, SOUTHAMPTON
Post: SENCO
Salary: MPS 6 – UP1 Depending on Experience
Advertised: 13th February 2025
Closing date: 10th March 2025. Please let me know
Start date: 1st September 2025
Contract / Hours: Permanent, Part-time 0.54 FTE (2 and a half days a week)
Are you a passionate and experienced teacher, looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Hope Community School, an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school, is seeking a dedicated SENCO to join our team on a 0.5 FTE (2 and a half days per week) basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping our inclusive learning environment and supporting the continued success of our vibrant school community.
If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of children with SEND and want to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!
As a school with a Christian Designation, we aim to:
Inspire children to value and transform their community, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and character to become tomorrow's leaders and changemakers.
Key Responsibilities.
- Lead SEND Provision: Champion inclusive education, ensuring high-quality SEND support for all students.
- Uphold Our Ethos: Foster positive relationships with parents, staff, and governors while embracing our school’s Christian values.
- Track & Monitor Progress: Utilise data-driven approaches to assess pupil progress and tailor support effectively.
- Secure Resources & Funding: Collaborate with the Local Authority (LA) to obtain necessary funding and resources.
- EHCP Management: Oversee and ensure timely completion of the annual review process in line with statutory requirements.
- Personalised Learning: Design creative, individualised learning packages and facilitate smooth transitions for students.
- Partnership & Collaboration: Build strong relationships with parents, external agencies, and other schools to enhance student support.
- Staff Development: Provide professional training, guidance, and support to promote inclusive teaching practices.
- Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the school's vision and improvement plan, ensuring SEND provision aligns with strategic goals.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience of delivering high quality provision for children with SEND leadership within a school setting.
- Proven experience of leading school improvement across a whole school setting.
- Strong understanding of SEND legislation and EHCP processes
- QTS and a minimum of an undergraduate degree
- National Award SENCO Qualification (or a commitment to complete this training within the first three years of taking up the post).
- Ability to lead, inspire, and support staff in inclusive teaching practices
- A commitment to upholding the school’s values and ethos
In return, we offer:
- A Warm & Welcoming School Community – Be part of a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone is valued.
- Inspiring Students – Our children are creative, independent learners who love to explore and grow.
- A Supportive Staff Team – Work alongside dedicated colleagues who communicate well and uplift one another.
- Commitment to Professional Development – We invest in personalised CPD to help you flourish in your career.
- Exciting Growth & Resources – As a developing school, we offer new opportunities and well-equipped learning spaces.
- A Community That Celebrates Success – Experience a school that takes pride in every achievement, big or small.
Hope Community School is a dynamic, growth-focused environment committed to excellence. We invite passionate individuals ready to make a difference to come and see what makes our school special.
For a detailed overview of the role, please refer to the job description. (See below)
Hope Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have a disability and require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know.
This position is based in Southampton and will require occasional travel to Sidcup.
The application form and job description can be found on the tab opposite (Application form for Teachers / SENCO).
Completed application forms, along with the Equal Opportunities form, should be submitted to Naomi Pakes-Geddes, Business & Finance Manager, via email at Naomi.PG@hopecommunityschool.org.
Interviews are scheduled for: Tuesday 18th March.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office on 02380 385 122 to schedule an appointment.
References will be requested only for shortlisted candidates and obtained prior to interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will be offered the position subject to satisfactory references, medical assessment, and enhanced DBS check.