JOB DESCRIPTION
Hours of work: Full time teachers hours.Working pattern: Full-time
Required for January 2027Join Our Outstanding Team!
Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular 11-18 school in the heart of rural Sussex yet within commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne and the South Coast. Our college is an excellent working environment characterised by happy, well-motivated students and innovative and enthusiastic teachers.
Following our inspection in April 2024, Uckfield College was awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted, both as the overall judgement, and in each of the different categories that are evaluated. The Learning Plus department is housed in our incredible purpose-built accommodation, designed to develop a supportive and aspirational learning environment for our students.
We are looking to appoint an ambitious and skilled SENDCO to lead our Learning Plus department supporting our Leader of Inclusion and Strategic SENDCO, Victoria Hopkinson. The successful candidate will be someone with the drive and passion to further develop our SEND strategy and will ensure high quality provision for students with additional special educational needs, through clear and positive leadership, excellent organisation and highly effective communication. This is a unique opportunity to drive SEND strategy, implement creative interventions, and benefit from amazing professional development that supports career growth.
- Demonstrate significant experience of working in a leadership role, preferably withstrong involvement in SEND.
- Exhibit a good understanding of current SEND legislation, policy and practice, includinga range of SEND needs and interventions and strategies for supporting children andyoung people with SEND.
- Can lead a team collaboratively, demonstrating strong leadership and management skills.
- Are passionate about inclusivity.
- Are able to build strong relationships with staff, children and parents/carers.
- Have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate high aspirations for students and themselves.
Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. In return we offer a wealth of staff benefits including Teachers’ Pension Scheme, extensive professional development opportunities, free on-site parking, Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services and Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events.
Interview Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026Start Date: January 2027
Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026, 9am
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Additional Information
East Sussex County Council is an authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
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