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Senco

Chiltern Hills Academy

Buckinghamshire

  • £29,344 - £44,919 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
TLR 1
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
13 May 2024

Job overview

We are looking for a new Senco to lead our SEN provision at our school. We are seeking to appoint a talented, committed and enthusiastic Senco to join our school community.

We are looking for a person who has strong interpersonal skills, empathy and the ability to recognise and respond effectively to the needs of pupils and parents alike. You will work closely with our dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants to create a fully inclusive environment for children with SEN in our school. You will have a passion for supporting pupils to achieve their potential, you will oversee the adaptation of the learning to ensure pupils are well prepared for their next steps. 

Why Join Us?

Free Parking on Site

Forget the daily struggle for a parking spot. Our onsite parking is free, ample, and exclusively available to our staff, ensuring you have a hassle-free start to your day.

Bespoke CPD Opportunities

We understand that professional growth is paramount. That’s why we offer tailored Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, propelling your career forward.

Subscription to The National College

This resource provides access to a wealth of courses and webinars, keeping you informed and inspired.

Leadership Development Opportunities

We support your ambitions with development programs that prepare and qualify you for leadership roles within our academy and beyond.

Career Progression

We believe in recognizing and nurturing talent. Progression opportunities within the academy are abundant for the right candidate, with clear pathways to advance your career in education.

Join us and be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

This Job Description also includes the Conditions of Employment as set out in the Pay & Conditions of Service document.


Chiltern Hills Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory reference checks and full safer recruitment check.


Attached documents

About Chiltern Hills Academy

Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the Sixth Form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire Council.

We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.

The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.

Acting Principal

Timothy Dobbs

Values and vision

Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement. We foster an environment within which all young people develop the moral and spiritual values which help them to become active, thoughtful and considerate citizens.

Ofsted report

"The headteacher, leadership team and the governing body are clear about the strengths and weaknesses of the school. Their plans and actions have improved current pupils' knowledge and understanding".

"The school's values of 'respect, compassion, self-discipline, love, honesty, hope and forgiveness' are inherent in both pupils and staff. As a result, pupils understand the need for tolerance, democracy and justice in modern British society".

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Applications closed