SENCO (Part Time 50%)

A rare opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative independent school in central Cambridge.

Why you should consider applying 

• Join a young school, founded in 2007, with a distinctive educational vision
• Recently recognised by The Sunday Times as, 'a pioneer of the type of education that many parents are desperately seeking for their children’. 
• A small school overall with 200 pupils aged 4-16 housed in attractive Victorian buildings in central Cambridge
• Small class sizes - up to 20 pupils in Year 7/8, about 8-12 pupils in Year 9-11 - enabling excellent relationships, tailored provision, and inspirational subject delivery  
• Friendly staff, motivated pupils and supportive parents
• A school delivering outstanding added-value results at GCSE level, with pupils achieving on average 1.3 grades higher than predicted over each of the past 7 years
• GCSE results the second best in Cambridge, with 74% of all results in 2024 being awarded 9-7

Our vision and values     

• Christian foundation and ethos
• Low-tech approach to teaching and learning ('thought to be the only screen free school in Britain' according to The Sunday Times)
• A smartphone free school
• Emphasis upon books     
• Personalised attention for every pupil
• Academically ambitious, but non-pressurised school culture  
• Strong relationships, pastoral care and individual attention for every pupil    
• A focus on enjoyment in learning and whole-person development     

We are seeking 

• Strong sympathy with our vision for education
• A strong academic background
• A successful teaching record
• Significant experience managing and supporting SEND needs
• Ability to lead SEN training for staff as required
• Desirable to have the NASENCo or be working towards the NPQ for SENCOs, or be willing to do so
• Outstanding communication, managerial and administrative skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Someone who is a practising Christian 

About the role

• Part-time (50%)
• Possibly 30% if we are able to appoint an Assistant SENCO to oversee the lower school for one day per week (20%)
• Oversee the identification of SEND needs and SEND provision throughout the school
• Advise on the most effective in-class strategies and TA supported interventions
• Undertake some 1-1 or small group work, particularly with Seniors
• Oversee all SEND Support Plans, EHCPs (none currently) and Access Arrangements
• Liaise with parents and external agencies

How to apply     

• Learn more about Heritage School by visiting our website www.heritageschool.org.uk and go to www.facebook.com/heritagecambridge
• Download the Candidate Briefing and the Application Form
• Email your completed Application Form as a PDF to administrator@heritageschool.org.uk or with any questions you may have prior to submitted your Application Form
• The closing date for applications is 9am Wednesday 30th April 2025   
• Interviews will take place on either Monday 12th or Tuesday 13th May 2025

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates will be carefully vetted to ensure they are suitable to work with children. A successful candidate will:    

• Complete our Application Form    
• Attend a face-to-face interview    
• Explain any gaps in his/her employment history    
• Provide details of professional and character referees    
• Complete a self-declaration regarding their criminal record and suitability to work with children    
• Provide photographic identification, birth certificate along with proof of any name changes, proof of address and national insurance number.    
• Provide evidence of relevant academic and professional qualifications    
• Read and agree to adhere to our Safeguarding Policy and our Code of Conduct for Staff   
• Complete a medical questionnaire to verify that he/she is sufficiently fit physically to perform his/her duties    
• Complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS check    
• Not be barred from working with children by the Secretary of State for Education