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SENDCO

Full-time

September 2025

Due to the retirement of the current post holder we are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, well-qualified and excellent teacher as SENDCo to lead our Learning Support team at Woolmer Hill School and work with our incredible students and staff, from September 2025. This role involves working in close partnership with parents and carers and school staff. The role will also involve liaison with a wide range of external professionals. We are looking for someone who is passionately committed to inclusive education and who will ensure that all our students are able to access the whole curriculum, make excellent progress and have their individual needs met.

We are looking for either a fully qualified and experienced SENDCo, or a well-qualified and experienced teacher who is currently on their journey to be fully qualified or keen to undertake the necessary qualifications. We are looking for someone who can think strategically and creatively and who is able continue to drive our provision forwards and further develop our excellent Learning Support team.

The successful candidate will be well supported by school staff and by WMAT staff. There are many opportunities for collaborative working, support and sharing of best practice both across the WMAT and also across the Waverley Federation of Schools, with regular SENDCo network meetings.

Excellent communication skills are essential and the successful candidate will lead a team which currently comprises of three Deputy SENDCos, a SEND administrator, and thirteen Learning Support Assistants. The role also involves reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and the Governors of Woolmer Hill school. The successful candidate will need to develop strong working relationships with stakeholders as varied as parents, several different local authorities (Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex SEND colleagues) and other external educational professionals.

Our staff and students are “proud to belong … proud to achieve” and we are looking for someone who will be a team player in this oversubscribed, friendly and high-achieving school where we challenge all students and staff to be the best they can be.

Woolmer Hill School is an 11-16 Academy of 900 students, situated in a fantastic location on the outskirts of Haslemere. Haslemere lies in Surrey, on the border with Hampshire and West Sussex and we have excellent road and rail links to neighbouring counties. We are situated just 3 minutes’ drive off the main A3 and we are also fortunate to have a train station in Haslemere on the mainline from Portsmouth to London Waterloo. This makes us very accessible from the South Coast or outer London areas by train or car.

Applicants are welcome to visit Woolmer Hill School prior to an application. Please contact the Head’s PA, Mrs Geraldine Keeley, via email gkeeley@woolmerhill.surrey.sch.uk or via phone 01428 654055

Applications need to be submitted on the attached form and sent to hr@woolmerhill.surrey.sch.uk

Salary:                                           Leadership scale (Exact range to be determined dependent on experience)

Benefits:                                     Health insurance provided for all staff

Closing date for applications:     Monday 24^th February at 9am

Start date:                                   September 2025

We reserve the right to interview before the closing date if we receive suitable applications, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Woolmer Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equality and diversity in all aspects of employment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)