Farnborough Hill - SENCO and Head of Learning Support

Summary

Exciting opportunity for a SENCO and Head of Learning Support to oversee an accurate SEND register, ensure evidence-based admissions assessments and drive high-quality, responsive teaching that enables all our pupils to exceed baseline expectations.

Detail

This leading independent Catholic day school for girls (11-18) in Farnborough offers an exciting opportunity for a SENCO and Head of Learning Support. The role is a part-time position, 15 hours per week (there is flexibility over how these days are structured, which will be discussed at interview), Term Time Only plus INSET days, and could be combined with a subject teaching role, if a suitable opening is available, to make a full-time role. Valuing neurodiversity and the development of the whole person are central to Farnborough Hill’s ethos and approach; we are seeking a strategic, energetic, adaptable and compassionate SENCO and Head of Learning Support to lead our SEND provision throughout the School.

You will oversee an accurate SEND register, ensure evidence-based admissions assessments and drive high-quality, responsive teaching that enables all our pupils to exceed baseline expectations. A proactive collaborator, you will work across departments to ensure a clearly sequenced curriculum and parity of progression for every learner on the Learning Support Register. You will line manage the Learning Support team, overseeing their professional development, manage examination Access Arrangements, and coordinate departmental quality assurance. You will also maintain strong working relationships with our team of associated SEND professionals. You will devise and deliver a programme of appropriate training for teaching staff so that our pupils with SEND are supported at every point in their educational journey.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS);

· NPQ for SENCOs (or NASENCO if completed before 2024). NB New appointees must complete the NPQ within 36 months of taking up the role;

· Substantial experience in secondary teaching and evidence of middle or senior leadership responsibilities or a comparable whole-school role;

· Expert-level knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (0–25) and the Equality Act 2010;

· High emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to manage difficult conversations with stakeholders;

· Experience of teaching SEND pupils, ideally within the 11-18 age group;

· Knowledge of the current JCQ Regulation and Access Arrangements provision

· Strong organisational and time management skills;

· Professionalism, reliability, trustworthiness and confidentiality;

· Being a team player as well as able to take a lead role;

· Supporting and being an ambassador for the Schools’ Mission Statement;

· Being a good communicator and motivator;

· Consistently having a positive and constructive approach and attitude;

· Being a reflective practitioner who actively keeps up to date with research and trends in Learning Support and teaching and learning generally;

· Working effectively with teachers, pupils and parents

· Contributing to the wider life of the school

Having up to date knowledge of current legislation/statutory requirements and the regulatory requirements for SEND in relation to school inspections

Further information about the School, and Job Description, can be found on our website. www.farnborough-hill.org

Salary according to qualifications and experience on Farnborough Hill’s own generous pay scale.

Farnborough Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo the appropriate DBS Code of Practice check.

If you require any further information about this post or the School please telephone Melanie Clark, the Headmistress’s PA, in the first instance, on 01252 545197.

To apply please complete the Application Form, which is available from our website, and submit it to the Headmistress via email to hmsec@farnborough-hill.org

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Closing Date: 9.00 am on Monday 18 May 2026 – however if interested in applying for the role please submit your application as early as possible as it will be considered upon receipt

Interviews: Interviews will take place during w/c Monday 18 May 2026

Start Date: September 2026

Documents

• SENCO and Head of Learning Support - Job Description - May 2026 PDF Document
• SENCO and Head of Learning Support - Job Details - May 2026 PDF Document