SENCO - Oakridge School
Location: High Wycombe
Overview
At Oakridge School, our SEND children are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child is extraordinary, and we go above and beyond to meet their individual needs. We are now looking for a passionate, child centred SENDCo to become their advocate and champion.
Term time only: No
Salary type: MPS/UPS
Salary Details: MPS/UPS with SEN Payment
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time
Closing date: 27/04/2026
Interviews to be held: 30/4/2026
About us
Oakridge School is a 2-form entry primary school in the heart of High Wycombe. We take children from ages 2-11 years old. We can offer you truly wonderful families who respect and work together with the school as well as a committed and passionate staff.
Inclusion at Oakridge sits at the heart of our core purpose: to enhance the life chances of all our children. Our approach to Inclusion is deliberately graduated and rooted in the belief that every child can succeed.
Our starting point is always high quality first teaching, ensuring that all pupils experience well structured, adaptive lessons that meet their needs. Where additional support is required, pupils receive targeted academic and/or pastoral intervention informed by robust assessment and ongoing monitoring of progress.
Inclusion is not the responsibility of one team but a whole school commitment summed up in our vision of 'To enhance the Life Chances of all our Pupils.'
Website: https://oakridgeschool.co.uk/
About the role
This is a permanent, part time role (3 days per week) with flexibility around days and hours. We are seeking someone to start September 2026, or earlier if available. Not yet qualified? We will fully support you in gaining the National SENCO Award.
About the Role
As our SENDCo, you will lead and manage SEND provision across the school, ensuring every child receives a high quality education and thrives both socially and academically.
You will:
• Work closely with staff, parents and external professionals
• Support and develop colleagues who are eager to learn and committed to inclusive practice
• Play a key role in the Wider Leadership Team, shaping the strategic direction of the school
• Collaborate with our experienced Assistant Head for Inclusion and our dedicated Inclusion Team, including our Pastoral Lead, Family & Welfare Officer and Attendance Officer
Our Inclusion Team has even been nominated for an Inclusion Award this year — a testament to the culture you'll be joining.
About You
If you are driven, compassionate and ready to make a meaningful difference, we would love to meet you.
Please see attached Job description for further information.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about giving SEND children the best life chances
- Holds the National SENCO Award or is willing to undertake it with our support
- Is well organised and positive about enhancing life chances of children.
Please see the Person Specification for more detail.
Other information
We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact our school office.
Please submit your application via MyNewTerm, including a supporting statement.
Tel No: 01494 520341
Email: [email protected]
Oakridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. A social media check will be carried out for shortlisted candidates. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
