Special educational needs coordinators (SENCO) Maternity Cover
SENCO (Maternity Cover)
Required for September 2025
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to provide maternity cover and oversee the strategic development of SEND policy and provision within our school.
This role involves:
- Leading the day-to-day operation of SEND policy and coordinating provision for students with SEN or disabilities
- Offering professional guidance to staff, working closely with parents and external agencies
- Monitoring and reviewing the quality of SEND provision, ensuring it aligns with best practices and school development goals
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to contribute to an inclusive, supportive learning environment while furthering their leadership experience in SEND provision.
If you are passionate about supporting students with SEN and committed to ensuring high-quality provision, we would love to hear from you.
Why Join Us:
St Augustine's Priory is set on 13 acres of beautiful grounds with magnificent views. We are a leading Catholic, independent day school for girls aged 3-18 (with boys in the Nursery). The four parts of the school (Pre-Preps, Preps, Seniors and Sixth Form) are located on the same site.
We have been in Ealing, West London for over one hundred years and represent a continuity of expertise in educating women of the future. Our founders were exceptional, visionary women who strove to offer girls the best education possible, often in the most extraordinary of circumstances.We continue in this tradition and take great pride in the generations of staff and of families who continue to work and study here. Our examination results are outstanding, with exceptionally high value-added scores, and we pride ourselves on instilling in girls a love of learning and an alternative way of thinking.
We offer- Staff enjoy free lunches on the terrace overlooking the London skyline
- Small class sizes
- Generous PPA time
- Generous holidays
- Wellbeing committee
- Free parking including plug in charger points
- Half day paid birthday leave
- Tax-free cycle to work scheme
- Contributory employer's pension scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Strong commitment to support professional development with a dedicated budget
- Chicken and Duck eggs available to purchase from our onsite school farm
We are an inclusive and diverse workplace
We are fully committed to sustaining a positive and mutually supportive working environment free from harassment, discrimination, bullying and victimisation where staff can work collaboratively and productively together, and where all staff are equally valued and respected.
Through working collaboratively with Staff, Students, Parents, Volunteers and Governors we aim to remove barriers that you may face and promote equality of opportunity so that you can achieve your full potential at our School.
Application process
Closing date for applications is: 12 noon on 9/06/2025. interviews will take place w/c 9/06/2025, subject to change
if you haven’t heard from us by this date your application has been unsuccessful.
Early applications recommended, we reserve the right to interview and offer before the closing date.
Candidates should complete the St Augustine’s Priory Application Form, available from https://www.sapriory.com/admissions-process/staff-vacancies/ Please send via email to hr@sapriory.com. Or view and apply on the TES.
Candidates invited to interview will be offered a tour of the school and grounds and will meet key members of staff.
"The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
Ensuring the protection of children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, while also addressing broader issues that may endanger them, is crucial. This involves creating a safe environment in both the classroom and playground, encouraging good behaviour and discipline, and fostering positive relationships with students.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."