SENCO - Oakridge School
Location: High Wycombe
Overview
Term time only: Yes
Salary type: MPS/UPS
Salary Details: £21,866.00 - £32,745.00
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 19.5 hours pet week, flexible (3 days per week) with flexibility around days and hours.
Closing date: 14/05/2026
Interviews to be held: 20/05/2026
About us
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.
Website: https://oakridgeschool.co.uk/
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.
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
- If you are driven, compassionate and ready to make a meaningful difference, we would love to meet you.
For further information please see attached Person specification.
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.
Apply via MyNewTerm:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/110289/EDV-2026-OS-65771
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01494 520341
Email: [email protected]
Oakridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure.
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.
