King Henry VIII Senior School - Head of Learning Support

Summary

King Henry VIII School are seeking an outstanding, forward‑thinking practitioner to lead the Learning Support Department and act as SENCo. working closely with the SLT, to ensure SEND provision runs through the school as a golden thread.

Detail

Head of Learning Support and SENCo – King Henry VIII School (3-18)

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Salary commensurate with the role and experience

Start date: September 2026

Applications are invited for the above role

King Henry VIII School are seeking an outstanding, forward‑thinking practitioner to lead the Learning Support Department and act as SENCo. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will ensure SEND provision runs through the school as a golden thread, embedding an inclusive culture of aspiration and high‑quality provision for all pupils.

The postholder will demonstrate a secure understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, and examination access arrangements (currently implemented by a teacher of SEND who is also an Exams Assessor) and will ensure the school meets its statutory and regulatory responsibilities through effective identification, support and review processes. They will work collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals, and contribute strategically to whole‑school development through heads of department discussions and professional leadership.

The Coventry School Foundation is strongly committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to create a welcoming, respectful, and safe environment for all members of our community, from every ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability/disability, religion and background. We know that more diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process.

In addition, any prospective candidate must show an active commitment to the values and expectations of our school community and to the welfare of the pupils within it. The enthusiasm to lead co-curricular activities and to further enhance the student experience beyond the classroom is an important quality of all who work at King Henry’s.

We offer:

· A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff

· A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision

· An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff

· A commitment to staff CPD and developing people professionally through mentoring and coaching, using both internal and external expertise

· A diverse benefits package including:

o Competitive salary

o Competitive Pension Scheme

o Free onsite parking

o Free Sport Centre Membership

o Free lunches

o School fee discount

o Cycle to work scheme

What you can offer us:

· Excellent SEND practice and knowledge

· The ability to support pupils throughout the school

· A talent for motivating and enthusing young learners to achieve their best

· Kindness and open-mindedness

· Intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm and a personal ethos of lifelong learning

· Resilience and optimism; someone who is willing to go the extra mile in the busy life of the school

· The ability to build positive and constructive relationships with pupils, both as a teacher and form tutor, taking a proactive approach to the wellbeing and mental health of young people

· Team-working abilities and a keenness to enable all colleagues to contribute ideas and be part of positive change

· Commitment to the well-being and safeguarding of all students and staff

· Commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism in the school community

How to apply

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

Please let us know if you would like to come for an informal visit, prior or post to making an application.

We welcome applications from the independent and maintained sectors. The school operates its own generous and competitive pay scales and will offer a salary commensurate with experience and the nature of this role.

To apply, please complete all sections of the online application form via our recruitment portal, including the supporting statement and details of two referees.

For further information, please contact, recruitment@csfoundation.org.uk

Early applications are encouraged.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and interview suitable candidates before the advertised closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications.

Closing date: Monday 18th May

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 18th May