SENCo

South Hampstead High School, the 2022 Independent Girls’ School of the Year, has the exciting opportunity for an experienced and inclusive teacher to join their team as SENCO. 

As the SENCO, you will work closely with both the Leadership Team and external services/specialists, in managing the school’s systems for Special Educational and Additional Learning Needs. You will oversee the function of the Learning Support Department, supporting staff in their awareness and understanding of student needs, and developing inclusive approaches to teaching and learning.

Teaching experience is essential to the role, as well as an understanding of the statutory frameworks which apply to Special Educational Needs. Excellent professional knowledge on meeting the Special Educational Needs of students is essential, particularly understanding those with Specific Learning Difficulties and Social, Emotional and Mental Health. 

About the School

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the School is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.

The School is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as: 

• Competitive salaries and pay progression 
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities 
• Training grants for qualifications 
• Generous pension schemes 
• Free life assurance benefit 
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans 
• A Cycle to Work scheme 
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment 
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Monday 12th December 2022 at 9am.

The interview date is Thursday 15th December 2022.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position and recommend that applications are submitted early.

The School may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.

All adults working at South Hampstead High School are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to safeguarding its pupils. The school will conduct a rigorous recruitment process to identify candidates suitable to work with children and young people.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.