SENDCo - Naphill and Walters Ash School
Location: Hughenden
Overview
Dear future SENDCo,
We are looking for a confident, ambitious and thoughtful practitioner who wants to make a real difference — not just maintain what already works.
If you believe inclusion belongs at the heart of a school (not filed away in a policy), and you're someone who is curious, reflective and keen to keep getting better, then this might be the role for you.
You'll lead SEND across the school — but this isn't just about systems and paperwork. You'll shape provision, support staff, work closely with families, and stay connected to the classroom through teaching.
We believe SEND leadership is strongest when it remains connected to the classroom, so this role will include a teaching commitment. The exact balance of leadership and teaching responsibilities will be agreed with the successful candidate.
Put simply: you'll have real influence, and real responsibility.
Term time only: Yes
Salary type: MPS/UPS
Salary Details: MPS/UPS + SENDCo Allowance
Contract type: Fixed term to August 2027
Hours: Full-time/Part-time
Closing date: 15/10/2026
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 19th October
About us
At Naphill and Walters Ash School, we value high standards and achievement. We encourage our children to think independently, make links in their learning and to respect the world they live in. Most of all, we encourage children to have a positive approach to learning as this is something that they can then take with them wherever they go.
Website: http://naphillandwaltersashschool.co.uk/
About the role
This role comes with both challenge and opportunity.
We are committed to ensuring that every child thrives and know that truly inclusive practice is something schools should continually reflect on and develop. As SENDCo, you'll have the opportunity to build on existing strengths, influence whole-school practice and help shape the next stage of our inclusive journey. You'll be supported by a committed team and a Headteacher who understands the role from experience, while being encouraged to bring your own ideas, expertise and leadership.
For further information please see attached Job description.
About you
You'll need QTS and either hold, or be working towards, the NPQSENDCO or National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo) — and we would be happy to support the right candidate in gaining this qualification.
• You'll need a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
• You'll need to care — about pupils, about families, and about doing the job well
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01494 562813
Email: [email protected]
Naphill & Walters Ash School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of the successful candidate.
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.
