SENCo

Post: SENDCo at The King’s School, Witney, Oxfordshire. An independent Christian school (3-16) run by Oxfordshire Community Churches
Salary: FTE £33,425 to £36,462 (Pro Rata £26,740 – £29,169) dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.
Advertised:  Monday 8th June 2026
Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026, 9am. (Please note that applications will be reviewed as they come in and we reserve the right to close the process at an earlier date)
Interview date: TBC
Start date: 1st September 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful Christian school staff team, where staff feel supported and valued and where pupils thrive in our community. The King’s School has operated for over 40 years providing high quality Early Years, Primary and Secondary education. Currently the role is 217 pupils.

TKS is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and highly effective SENDCo to lead and develop inclusive SEND provision across the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to shape high‑quality SEND support within a nurturing Christian school community, ensuring that every child and young person is known, valued, and enabled to flourish.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

Lead and manage SEND provision across primary, and secondary
Oversee provision in EYFS
Ensure early identification of needs and effective, age-appropriate intervention
Support smooth transition between key stages
Coordinate and oversee EHCPs, SEND reviews, and provision planning
Support staff in delivering inclusive, high-quality teaching
Work closely with parents, pupils, and external agencies
Advise senior leaders on SEND admissions, practice, compliance, and development

We are looking for someone who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Holds the National Award for SEND Coordination (or is willing to complete it)
Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
Is confident working across at least two key stages
Communicates with clarity, empathy, and professionalism
Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
Will actively support the Christian ethos and values of the school
Experience in a similar setting is desirable but not essential.

Why Join The King’s School?

A supportive, values driven school community
Opportunity to shape SEND provision across the full school journey
A collaborative staff team committed to supporting children’s education
Ongoing professional development and leadership support

Additional information

The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a strong staff team in line with the vision of Oxfordshire Community Churches. It is therefore a genuine and determining occupational requirement that the post-holder must be a committed Christian, willing to work with others in the context of OCC’s ethos statement.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with barred list check.

If you have a disability and require any reasonable adjustments that will enable you to apply for this position, then please let us know.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criterion. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

For further information, to arrange an informal visit to the school or to request an application form please contact Francine Smith, Senior Administrator (HR) of The King’s School at or telephone 01993 778463.